Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $104,600 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.29
10th percentile $77,850
90th percentile $135,130
Employed locally 510
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,850
    25th
    $81,860
    50th (median)
    $104,600
    75th
    $128,380
    90th
    $135,130

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 154% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 54% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $117,370
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $108,290
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $108,190
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $107,530
    Santa Fe, NM $107,350
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $106,740

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,420
    Physicians, All Other $327,670
    Pharmacists $137,530
    Nurse Practitioners $138,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Albuquerque, NM is $50.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 9.6% above 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $77,850 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,860.