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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$40.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $68,367/year ($5,697/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 32nd of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 3,320 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $84,630 a year — though pay ranges from $58,550 for newcomers to $116,790 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $84,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $101,760 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $116,790 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,320 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $84,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $68,367 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $84,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,789 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,474 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $68,367 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,697 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Tennessee?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Tennessee is $84,630 per year ($40.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,730 and $101,760.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $84,630, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $68,367 per year ($5,697 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 3,320 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.