Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Illinois
Speech-Language Pathologists in Illinois earn a median of $95,080 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $95,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($97,870)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,040
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,870; the top 10% earn over $123,800. Nationally the range is $62,900 to $134,160.
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Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Illinois
How much do speech-language pathologists make in Illinois?
The median is $95,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,870 and the top 10% earn over $123,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for speech-language pathologists?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $97,870). Living costs are not included.