Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $95,910 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $46.11
10th percentile $65,620
90th percentile $121,890
Employed locally 340
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,620
    25th
    $80,270
    50th (median)
    $95,910
    75th
    $107,720
    90th
    $121,890

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 114% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 14% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $128,700
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $117,370
    California $116,000
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $111,530
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $107,530
    District of Columbia $106,950

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,610
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,630
    Medical Records Specialists $52,370
    Physical Therapists $98,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Des Moines, IA is $46.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Des Moines, IA is 0.5% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $65,620 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,270.