Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $111,530 +16.9% vs national
Median hourly $53.62
10th percentile $83,610
90th percentile $152,560
Employed locally 2,200
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,610
    25th
    $98,210
    50th (median)
    $111,530
    75th
    $139,920
    90th
    $152,560

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 109% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 9% 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
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $108,190
    Colorado $108,070

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $75,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,670
    Pharmacists $152,200
    Physical Therapists $102,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $69,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Denver, CO is $53.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Denver, CO is 16.9% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $83,610 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,210.