Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $82,350 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.59
10th percentile $60,150
90th percentile $118,360
Employed locally 740
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,150
    25th
    $66,540
    50th (median)
    $82,350
    75th
    $107,870
    90th
    $118,360

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 96% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 4% below 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,860
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $126,330
    Albany, OR $100,720
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $100,440
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $98,220
    Syracuse, NY $84,590

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $92,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,340
    Pharmacists $133,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $79,200
    Nurse Practitioners $129,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Albany, NY is $39.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Albany, NY is 13.7% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $60,150 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,540.