Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $104,600 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.29
10th percentile $72,610
90th percentile $158,290
Employed locally 690
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,610
    25th
    $88,010
    50th (median)
    $104,600
    75th
    $131,820
    90th
    $158,290

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 120% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 20% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,270
    Boulder, CO $126,890
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $120,550
    Chico, CA $115,870
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $111,530
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $108,190

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    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $66,190
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $80,160
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $47,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Colorado Springs, CO is $50.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 9.6% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $72,610 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,010.