According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), speech-language pathologists working in the United States earned a median annual salary of $84,140 in 2022. However, the salary for a speech-language pathologist differs by location and the type of setting in which the SLP works. Below you will find typical salaries for various settings and locations.
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Salary by Setting
BLS reported that the top 10% of speech-language pathologists earned more than $126,680 in 2022. The range of SLP salaries depends on a variety of factors, including career specialization and work setting. According to BLS, the median annual salaries in 2022 for speech-language pathologists by setting were as follows:
- Nursing/residential care facilities: $101,320
- Hospitals: $96,830
- Offices of occupational/physical/speech therapists and audiologists: $93,600
- Educational services: $77,310
Salary by State
The table below reflects the earning potential for speech-language pathologists throughout the United States based on data provided by O*NET OnLine.
| State | Median Annual Salary, 2022 |
|---|---|
Alabama | $66,560 |
Alaska | $87,740 |
Arizona | $92,650 |
Arkansas | $73,270 |
California | $105,290 |
Colorado | $100,580 |
Connecticut | $95,060 |
Delaware | $84,320 |
District of Columbia | $106,190 |
Florida | $86,860 |
Georgia | $78,310 |
Hawaii | $102,180 |
Idaho | $73,440 |
Illinois | $79,630 |
Indiana | $82,190 |
Iowa | $76,130 |
Kansas | $77,830 |
Kentucky | $78,490 |
Louisiana | $63,010 |
Maine | $77,380 |
Maryland | $96,220 |
Massachusetts | $95,700 |
Michigan | $81,820 |
Minnesota | $81,150 |
Mississippi | $73,000 |
Missouri | $79,360 |
Montana | $79,350 |
Nebraska | $76,140 |
Nevada | $86,110 |
New Hampshire | $79,040 |
New Jersey | $98,150 |
New Mexico | $97,850 |
New York | $100,730 |
North Carolina | $75,530 |
North Dakota | $63,930 |
Ohio | $82,790 |
Oklahoma | $76,820 |
Oregon | $100,190 |
Pennsylvania | $81,560 |
Rhode Island | $93,160 |
South Carolina | $78,270 |
South Dakota | $62,780 |
Tennessee | $78,730 |
Texas | $79,810 |
Utah | $82,970 |
Vermont | $77,920 |
Virginia | $97,470 |
Washington | $93,730 |
West Virginia | $69,630 |
Wisconsin | $78,940 |
Wyoming | $68,730 |
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Last updated October 2023.