Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $93,290 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $44.85
10th percentile $60,100
90th percentile $118,550
Employed locally 420
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,100
    25th
    $76,390
    50th (median)
    $93,290
    75th
    $105,390
    90th
    $118,550

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 131% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 31% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Speech-Language Pathologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,860
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $128,700
    Boulder, CO $126,890
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $126,330
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $124,190

    Nearby metros — Speech-Language Pathologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $92,770
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $92,760
    Cleveland, OH $92,740
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $90,360
    Columbus, OH $90,050
    Johnson City, TN $89,190

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    Registered Nurses $81,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,710
    Physicians, All Other $213,900
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,690
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,690
    Pharmacists $134,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Speech-Language Pathologists make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Akron, OH is $44.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.03 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Speech-Language Pathologists salaries?

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Akron, OH is 2.2% below the national median of $95,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Speech-Language Pathologists in Akron?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $60,100 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,390.