Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $126,890 +33% vs national
Median hourly $61.00
10th percentile $86,290
90th percentile $161,750
Employed locally 330
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,290
    25th
    $104,890
    50th (median)
    $126,890
    75th
    $161,440
    90th
    $161,750

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 123% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 23% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $126,330
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $124,190
    Salinas, CA $124,050

    Nearby metros — Speech-Language Pathologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,270
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $120,550
    Chico, CA $115,870
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $111,530
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $108,190
    Colorado $108,070

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Boulder, CO is $61.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Boulder, CO is 33% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $86,290 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,890.