Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $66,770 -30% vs national
Median hourly $32.10
10th percentile $52,960
90th percentile $96,610
Employed locally 50
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,960
    25th
    $58,980
    50th (median)
    $66,770
    75th
    $75,160
    90th
    $96,610

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 104% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 4% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $67,010
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    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,170
    Psychiatric Technicians $36,220
    Pharmacists $132,320
    Nurse Practitioners $108,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Decatur, AL is $32.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Decatur, AL is 30% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $52,960 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,980.