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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Washington (2026)
$50.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $83,084/year ($6,924/month) for a single filer
Washington is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Speech-Language Pathologists (4th of 51), with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 3,570 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $105,550 a year — though pay ranges from $81,330 for newcomers to $132,630 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $81,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $96,100 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $105,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $124,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $132,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,570 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Washington (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $105,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $83,084 — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
| Gross (median) | $105,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,391 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,075 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $83,084 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,924 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Washington?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Washington is $105,550 per year ($50.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $96,100 and $124,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Washington?
- On the median salary of $105,550, a single filer in Washington takes home about $83,084 per year ($6,924 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 3,570 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.