Speech-Language Pathologists salary in United States
The median speech-language pathologists salary is $97,870 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Speech-Language Pathologists salary by region
Pay trend
Up 6.0% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Speech-Language Pathologists salary FAQs
What is the average Speech-Language Pathologists salary in United States?
The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in United States is $97,870 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of speech-language pathologistss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Speech-Language Pathologists earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $62,900 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $134,160 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $97,870.
Do Speech-Language Pathologists salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - California is among the highest at $118,970, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Speech-Language Pathologists salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.