As of May 2014, the average Speech-Language Pathologists brought home just shy of $71,550 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But earnings vary greatly by location, as employers must offer higher wages in certain areas of the country to attract qualified candidates. On average, the highest wages paid in Speech-Language Pathologists were in Nevada, New York, District of Columbia, California & New Jersey.
Salary: $44,940 – $111,000
Min. Education: Master’s degree
Job Outlook 2014-24: 21% (Much faster than average)
Related Careers: Audiologists, Psychologists, Recreational Therapists & Physical Therapists.
| Highest Paying States for Speech-Language Pathologists | |
| State | Salary (hourly) |
| 1. Nevada | $41.82 |
| 2. New York | $41.52 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $41.08 |
| 4. California | $41.00 |
| 5. New Jersey | $40.80 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Data extracted on February 13, 2016
Denise Feirer says
Normal people do not know we are paid per hours when we see patients and we have to meet productivity levels most around 90% productive and leaving 10% for documentation. So the wage may look nice but if you have only a few people in caseload you could make more money working at a gas station because we’re not salary and we’re not guaranteed 40 hours a week.