Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $89,060 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $42.82
10th percentile $60,330
90th percentile $114,450
Employed locally 60
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,330
    25th
    $77,600
    50th (median)
    $89,060
    75th
    $107,720
    90th
    $114,450

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 142% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 42% 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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $104,780
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $101,620
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $100,840
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $99,390
    Logan, UT-ID $92,710
    Gainesville, FL $90,900

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,150
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,650
    Nurse Practitioners $123,250
    Pharmacists $127,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Athens, GA is $42.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Athens, GA is 6.7% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $60,330 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,600.