Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Tennessee
Speech-Language Pathologists in Tennessee earn a median of $84,630 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,630
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($97,870)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,320
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,550; the top 10% earn over $116,790. Nationally the range is $62,900 to $134,160.
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- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$61,360 median in Tennessee
- Marriage and Family Therapists$46,700 median in Tennessee
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Tennessee
How much do speech-language pathologists make in Tennessee?
The median is $84,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,550 and the top 10% earn over $116,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for speech-language pathologists?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $97,870). Living costs are not included.