Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Dothan, AL

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

Median annual salary $67,210 -29.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.31
10th percentile $61,460
90th percentile $116,280
Employed locally 80
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,460
    25th
    $62,180
    50th (median)
    $67,210
    75th
    $93,240
    90th
    $116,280

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 118% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 18% 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

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $65,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $39,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,100
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,800
    Nurse Practitioners $103,860
    Physicians, All Other $363,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Dothan, AL is $32.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Dothan, AL is 29.6% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,460 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,180.