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Speech-Language Pathologist

HomeHealthcare Practitioners and Technical › Speech-Language Pathologist
Average base salary
$101,500 / year
$8,450 per month · $48.80 per hour

25th percentile
$80,500
Average
$101,500
75th percentile
$118,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
About this role

Speech-Language Pathologist is a professional role in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family, focused on Speech-Language Pathologist work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Speech-Language Pathologist pays 39% below the average across 71 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $165,500).

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make?

The average base salary for a Speech-Language Pathologist in the United States is $101,500 per year, or about $48.80 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $80,500 and $118,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?

The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $165,500 across 71 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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