Speech-Language Pathologists Salary by State
The national median pay for speech-language pathologists is $97,870 a year. By state, it ranges from $65,680 in South Dakota to $118,970 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $62,900
- 25th percentile
- $77,730
- Median
- $97,870
- 75th percentile
- $114,570
- Top 10%
- $134,160
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 183,390 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $118,970 | +22% | $79,750 | $160,900 | 16,930 |
| 2 | Colorado | $110,750 | +13% | $73,900 | $164,520 | 4,420 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $109,380 | +12% | $81,800 | $137,140 | 390 |
| 4 | Washington | $105,550 | +8% | $81,330 | $132,630 | 3,570 |
| 5 | Nevada | $104,510 | +7% | $63,180 | $136,520 | 1,270 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $104,000 | +6% | $75,270 | $130,830 | 720 |
| 7 | Delaware | $102,760 | +5% | $79,880 | $135,200 | 690 |
| 8 | Alaska | $102,670 | +5% | $79,700 | $125,950 | 340 |
| 9 | Oregon | $102,660 | +5% | $74,410 | $143,000 | 1,600 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $101,560 | +4% | $71,620 | $167,230 | 6,840 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $101,310 | +4% | $71,030 | $129,730 | 5,290 |
| 12 | New York | $100,610 | +3% | $64,980 | $157,920 | 15,310 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $100,110 | +2% | $65,400 | $130,290 | 2,390 |
| 14 | Florida | $99,990 | +2% | $69,970 | $122,050 | 10,080 |
| 15 | Texas | $99,910 | +2% | $66,370 | $132,990 | 19,120 |
| 16 | Maryland | $99,190 | +1% | $63,480 | $130,590 | 3,510 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $98,690 | +1% | $61,630 | $134,750 | 1,250 |
| 18 | Arizona | $97,800 | 0% | $68,990 | $130,550 | 3,390 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $97,560 | 0% | $61,000 | $120,620 | 270 |
| 20 | Georgia | $96,760 | −1% | $59,800 | $125,550 | 4,030 |
| 21 | Virginia | $96,250 | −2% | $66,890 | $132,400 | 4,460 |
| 22 | Illinois | $95,080 | −3% | $60,870 | $123,800 | 9,040 |
| 23 | Ohio | $93,300 | −5% | $61,840 | $125,330 | 7,270 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $92,960 | −5% | $60,650 | $130,780 | 6,570 |
| 25 | Utah | $91,560 | −6% | $56,070 | $128,490 | 1,460 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $90,530 | −7% | $56,560 | $124,070 | 2,190 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $89,380 | −9% | $62,390 | $107,820 | 3,890 |
| 28 | Missouri | $89,280 | −9% | $58,180 | $119,240 | 3,230 |
| 29 | Michigan | $89,120 | −9% | $62,430 | $108,670 | 4,730 |
| 30 | Indiana | $87,360 | −11% | $60,990 | $122,930 | 3,310 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $86,460 | −12% | $60,800 | $121,040 | 5,600 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $84,630 | −14% | $58,550 | $116,790 | 3,320 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $84,470 | −14% | $51,230 | $127,920 | 1,870 |
| 34 | Idaho | $84,380 | −14% | $62,090 | $121,890 | 1,210 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $84,350 | −14% | $59,120 | $117,980 | 1,310 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $83,580 | −15% | $56,250 | $134,420 | 2,430 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $83,550 | −15% | $63,250 | $121,090 | 2,610 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $83,040 | −15% | $64,030 | $119,290 | 720 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $83,000 | −15% | $61,320 | $108,360 | 2,940 |
| 40 | Maine | $82,660 | −16% | $54,010 | $108,580 | 640 |
| 41 | Vermont | $82,090 | −16% | $64,320 | $103,380 | 430 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $82,040 | −16% | $63,520 | $124,250 | 240 |
| 43 | Iowa | $81,050 | −17% | $63,270 | $106,460 | 1,540 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $80,970 | −17% | $62,690 | $125,160 | 880 |
| 45 | Kansas | $80,120 | −18% | $59,390 | $108,390 | 1,690 |
| 46 | Montana | $78,740 | −20% | $58,460 | $106,330 | 490 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $78,130 | −20% | $50,280 | $106,170 | 1,790 |
| 48 | North Dakota | $75,240 | −23% | $56,140 | $103,350 | 630 |
| 49 | Alabama | $73,660 | −25% | $58,010 | $109,300 | 2,060 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $69,610 | −29% | $53,480 | $107,650 | 3,000 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $65,680 | −33% | $54,740 | $98,810 | 410 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary questions
Which state pays speech-language pathologists the most?
California, with a median of $118,970 a year (+22% vs. the national median of $97,870). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays speech-language pathologists the least?
South Dakota, with a median of $65,680 a year (−33% vs. national).
Where do most speech-language pathologists work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 19,120, with a median of $99,910.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.