Speech-Language Pathologists
Occupation
$95,410
National Median Salary
$45.87
Median Hourly Wage
178,790
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+33.3%
10 Year Change
$71,550
2014 Median
$95,410
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Speech-Language Pathologists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Social Advocacy Organizations | $133,900 | 40 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $120,260 | — |
| Home Health Care Services | $117,740 | 5,600 |
| Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | $114,050 | 900 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $110,990 | 2,370 |
Top Paying States for Speech-Language Pathologists
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $116,000 | 14,680 |
| New York | $108,870 | 16,250 |
| Hawaii | $108,230 | 130 |
| Colorado | $108,070 | 4,260 |
| District of Columbia | $106,950 | 410 |
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Social Advocacy Organizations
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Home Health Care Services
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)