Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $101,620 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $48.86
10th percentile $66,230
90th percentile $122,500
Employed locally 2,590
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,230
    25th
    $79,530
    50th (median)
    $101,620
    75th
    $104,940
    90th
    $122,500

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 118% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 18% 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
    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
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $90,080

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,050
    Pharmacists $136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,040
    Nurse Practitioners $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Atlanta, GA is $48.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Atlanta, GA is 6.5% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $66,230 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,530.