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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in New York (2026)
$48.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,713/year ($6,226/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 12th of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 15,310 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $100,610 a year — though pay ranges from $64,980 for newcomers to $157,920 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $64,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $131,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $157,920 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 15,310 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in New York (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $100,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $74,713 — an effective tax rate of 25.7%.
| Gross (median) | $100,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,304 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,697 |
| New York state income tax | −$4,896 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,713 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,226 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in New York?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in New York is $100,610 per year ($48.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,570 and $131,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in New York?
- On the median salary of $100,610, a single filer in New York takes home about $74,713 per year ($6,226 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.7%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 15,310 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in New York in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New York state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New York.