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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Ohio (2026)
$44.86 per hour · take-home ≈ $72,617/year ($6,051/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 23rd of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 7,270 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $93,300 a year — though pay ranges from $61,840 for newcomers to $125,330 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $77,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $93,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $105,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $125,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,270 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Ohio (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $93,300 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $72,617 — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
| Gross (median) | $93,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,696 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,137 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$1,849 |
| Take-home (annual) | $72,617 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,051 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Ohio?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Ohio is $93,300 per year ($44.86 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $77,250 and $105,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $93,300, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $72,617 per year ($6,051 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 7,270 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.