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SLP Salaries: What You Need to Know

 Understanding your earning potential as a speech-language pathologist is key to advancing your career. In this section, you'll find wage statistics for SLPs across different regions, settings, and experience levels. Whether you’re looking to negotiate your salary or plan your career growth, these insights will help you make informed decisions and maximize your earning potential. 

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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary Overview

Speech-Language Pathologist Salary Overview

Speech-Language Pathologist Salary Overview

 

Median Salary (2024)

  • $95,410 per year
     

Hourly Wage Range:

  • 10th Percentile: $27.84/hour
     
  • 25th Percentile: $34.20/hour
     
  • Median (50th Percentile): $42.93/hour
     
  • 75th Percentile: $51.79/hour
     
  • 90th Percentile: $62.47/hour
    (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)

Wages by Work Setting

Speech-Language Pathologist Salary Overview

Speech-Language Pathologist Salary Overview

 

  • Nursing and Residential Care Facilities: $106,500/year
     
  • Hospitals (State, Local, and Private): $101,560/year
     
  • Offices of Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists: $98,470/year
     
  • Educational Services (State, Local, and Private): $80,280/year
    (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)

Regional Salary Differences

Speech-Language Pathologist Salary Overview

Job Outlook and Employment Growth

 

  • West: $96,500/year
     
  • Midwest: $85,000/year
     
  • South: $85,160/year
     
  • Northeast: $90,000/year
    (Source: ASHA 2023 Survey)

Job Outlook and Employment Growth

Job Outlook and Employment Growth

Job Outlook and Employment Growth

 

  • Projected Job Growth (2023–2033): 18% (much faster than the average for all occupations)
     
  • Annual Job Openings: Approximately 13,700 due to growth and retirements
    (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)

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