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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$39.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $64,165/year ($5,347/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 39th of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 14% below the national average. Of the 2,940 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $83,000 a year — though pay ranges from $61,320 for newcomers to $108,360 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $72,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $83,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $108,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,940 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $83,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $64,165 — an effective tax rate of 22.7%.
| Gross (median) | $83,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,430 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,350 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$3,056 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,165 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,347 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Wisconsin?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Wisconsin is $83,000 per year ($39.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $72,370 and $99,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $83,000, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $64,165 per year ($5,347 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.7%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 2,940 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.