Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Iowa
Speech-Language Pathologists in Iowa earn a median of $81,050 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,050
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($97,870)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,270; the top 10% earn over $106,460. Nationally the range is $62,900 to $134,160.
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Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Iowa
How much do speech-language pathologists make in Iowa?
The median is $81,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,270 and the top 10% earn over $106,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for speech-language pathologists?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $97,870). Living costs are not included.