Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Kentucky
Speech-Language Pathologists in Kentucky earn a median of $83,550 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($97,870)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,610
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,250; the top 10% earn over $121,090. Nationally the range is $62,900 to $134,160.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Kentucky
How much do speech-language pathologists make in Kentucky?
The median is $83,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,250 and the top 10% earn over $121,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for speech-language pathologists?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−15% vs. the national median of $97,870). Living costs are not included.