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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$44.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $71,373/year ($5,948/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 24th of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 6,570 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $92,960 a year — though pay ranges from $60,650 for newcomers to $130,780 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $72,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $92,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $107,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $130,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,570 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $92,960 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $71,373 — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
| Gross (median) | $92,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,621 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,111 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$2,854 |
| Take-home (annual) | $71,373 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,948 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Pennsylvania is $92,960 per year ($44.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $72,440 and $107,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $92,960, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $71,373 per year ($5,948 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 6,570 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.