Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,370 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.68
10th percentile $50,210
90th percentile $113,500
Employed locally 50
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,210
    25th
    $63,030
    50th (median)
    $78,370
    75th
    $98,510
    90th
    $113,500

    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

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Arizona is $37.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Arizona is 17.9% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $50,210 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,030.