Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in North Carolina
Speech-Language Pathologists in North Carolina earn a median of $86,460 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($97,870)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,600
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,800; the top 10% earn over $121,040. Nationally the range is $62,900 to $134,160.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$56,770 median in North Carolina
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Speech-Language Pathologists pay in North Carolina
How much do speech-language pathologists make in North Carolina?
The median is $86,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,800 and the top 10% earn over $121,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for speech-language pathologists?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $97,870). Living costs are not included.