Speech Pathologist Salary
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), speech-language pathologists working in the United States earned a median annual salary of $95,410 in 2024. However, speech-language pathologist salaries vary by location and the type of setting in which the SLP works. Below are typical salaries for various settings and locations.
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Emerson College • Boston, MA
Master of Science in Communication Disorders
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
As few as 20 months
Credits
72
Admission Requirements
- Official Transcripts
- Résumé
- Letters of Recommendation
- Essay
- Interview
Pepperdine University • Malibu, CA
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
20-32 Months
Credits
53
Admission Requirements
- Completed undergraduate degree (BA/BS), with an overall GPA of 3.000 or higher.
- Official transcripts for all previous college coursework.
- Completion of required foundational courses in communicative disorders.
- Applicants who have not completed the required foundational courses may be admitted to complete those courses in advance of full admission to the program.
- Three letters of recommendation by people familiar with your background and potential for success as a speech-language pathologist
- Statement of interest
Salary by Setting
BLS reported that the top 10% of speech-language pathologists earned more than $132,850 in 2024. The range of SLP salaries depends on a variety of factors, including career specialization and work setting. According to the BLS, the median annual salaries in 2024 for speech-language pathologists by setting were as follows:
- Nursing/residential care facilities: $106,500
- Hospitals: $101,560
- Offices of occupational/physical/speech therapists and audiologists: $98,470
- Educational services: $80,280
Salary by State
The table below shows the earning potential for speech-language pathologists across the United States, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2024 report.
State | Median Annual Salary (2024) |
|---|---|
Alabama | $72,560 |
Alaska | $100,180 |
Arizona | $95,990 |
Arkansas | $79,800 |
California | $116,000 |
Colorado | $108,070 |
Connecticut | $100,550 |
Delaware | $101,030 |
District of Columbia | $106,950 |
Florida | $97,150 |
Georgia | $99,100 |
Hawaii | $108,230 |
Idaho | $78,450 |
Illinois | $82,480 |
Indiana | $84,330 |
Iowa | $81,120 |
Kansas | $81,360 |
Kentucky | $82,910 |
Louisiana | $65,770 |
Maine | $81,700 |
Maryland | $100,560 |
Massachusetts | $101,790 |
Michigan | $81,860 |
Minnesota | $82,450 |
Mississippi | $75,790 |
Missouri | $83,950 |
Montana | $80,330 |
Nebraska | $81,710 |
Nevada | $100,840 |
New Hampshire | $83,800 |
New Jersey | $101,600 |
New Mexico | $104,910 |
New York | $108,870 |
North Carolina | $87,420 |
North Dakota | $67,330 |
Ohio | $88,340 |
Oklahoma | $84,310 |
Oregon | $104,230 |
Pennsylvania | $93,800 |
Rhode Island | $100,680 |
South Carolina | $91,880 |
South Dakota | $63,180 |
Tennessee | $82,990 |
Texas | $89,450 |
Utah | $85,320 |
Vermont | $78,580 |
Virginia | $94,370 |
Washington | $102,450 |
West Virginia | $80,170 |
Wisconsin | $80,580 |
Wyoming | $85,820 |
Information last updated: February 2026