Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $77,230 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.13
10th percentile $59,300
90th percentile $99,050
Employed locally 30
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,300
    25th
    $65,580
    50th (median)
    $77,230
    75th
    $87,970
    90th
    $99,050

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 117% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 17% 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
    Bozeman, MT $98,320
    Billings, MT $84,150
    Helena, MT $81,160
    Binghamton, NY $80,240
    Missoula, MT $73,130

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    Registered Nurses $75,470
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    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,630
    Dental Hygienists $89,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Great Falls, MT is $37.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Great Falls, MT is 19.1% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $59,300 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,580.