Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $98,850 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.52
10th percentile $65,280
90th percentile $131,550
Employed locally 230
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,280
    25th
    $87,050
    50th (median)
    $98,850
    75th
    $118,010
    90th
    $131,550

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 108% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 8% 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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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,600
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $48,560
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,350
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,020
    Physical Therapists $91,080
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $67,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Fort Collins, CO is $47.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Fort Collins, CO is 3.6% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $65,280 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,050.