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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Virginia (2026)
$46.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $71,768/year ($5,981/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 21st of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 4,460 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $96,250 a year — though pay ranges from $66,890 for newcomers to $132,400 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $66,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $77,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $96,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $116,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $132,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,460 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Virginia (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $96,250 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $71,768 — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
| Gross (median) | $96,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,345 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,363 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$4,774 |
| Take-home (annual) | $71,768 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,981 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Virginia?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Virginia is $96,250 per year ($46.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $77,830 and $116,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $96,250, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $71,768 per year ($5,981 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 4,460 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.