Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Speech-Language Pathologists in Illinois earn a median salary of $81,293 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.8% vs the national median of $95,410. An estimated 8,760 speech-language pathologists are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $75,740 to $92,060 depending on location.
$81,293
Avg median salary in Illinois
$92,060
Highest paying metro
$75,740
Lowest paying metro
8,760
Employed in Illinois
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Speech-Language Pathologists salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee, IL | $92,060 | $71,060 | $99,160 | 50 |
| Rockford, IL | $89,530 | $75,370 | $100,140 | 170 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $83,990 | $70,500 | $105,640 | 7,210 |
| Bloomington, IL | $82,560 | $65,880 | $97,790 | 130 |
| Springfield, IL | $82,530 | $66,380 | $107,670 | 150 |
| West Central Illinois | $79,900 | $60,910 | $99,650 | 150 |
| Champaign, IL | $79,580 | $57,600 | $97,690 | 170 |
| Peoria, IL | $79,090 | $60,630 | $96,710 | 210 |
| Decatur, IL | $78,660 | $60,950 | $107,540 | 40 |
| East Central Illinois | $75,940 | $62,150 | $100,850 | 160 |
| Northwest Illinois | $75,940 | $62,910 | $96,220 | 120 |
| South Illinois | $75,740 | $61,080 | $96,580 | 200 |