Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $92,740 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $44.59
10th percentile $58,730
90th percentile $145,600
Employed locally 1,480
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,730
    25th
    $75,110
    50th (median)
    $92,740
    75th
    $107,400
    90th
    $145,600

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 135% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 35% 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
    Akron, OH $93,290
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $92,770
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $92,760
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $90,360
    Columbus, OH $90,050
    Johnson City, TN $89,190

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Physicians, All Other $217,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,890
    Nurse Practitioners $128,300
    Pharmacists $136,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Cleveland, OH is $44.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Cleveland, OH is 2.8% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $58,730 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,110.