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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$50.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,407/year ($6,534/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 6th of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 720 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $104,000 a year — though pay ranges from $75,270 for newcomers to $130,830 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $75,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $92,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $104,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $111,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $130,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 720 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $104,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $78,407 — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
| Gross (median) | $104,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,050 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,956 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$3,588 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,407 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,534 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Rhode Island?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Rhode Island is $104,000 per year ($50.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $92,260 and $111,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $104,000, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $78,407 per year ($6,534 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 720 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.