Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $80,590 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.74
10th percentile $50,930
90th percentile $104,330
Employed locally 50
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,930
    25th
    $60,720
    50th (median)
    $80,590
    75th
    $96,500
    90th
    $104,330

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 137% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 37% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,860
    Salinas, CA $124,050
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $123,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $117,370
    California $116,000
    Vallejo, CA $112,520

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,720
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,240
    Pharmacists $133,180
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $32,080
    Physicians, All Other $293,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $48,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Auburn, AL is $38.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Auburn, AL is 15.5% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $50,930 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,720.