Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Gadsden, AL

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

Median annual salary $85,870 -10% vs national
Median hourly $41.28
10th percentile $59,700
90th percentile $113,860
Employed locally 70
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,700
    25th
    $68,120
    50th (median)
    $85,870
    75th
    $106,220
    90th
    $113,860

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 162% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 62% 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 Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $74,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $47,730
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,990
    Nurse Practitioners $96,430
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,400
    Pharmacists $128,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Gadsden, AL is $41.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Gadsden, AL is 10% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $59,700 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,120.