Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $84,330 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.55
10th percentile $61,510
90th percentile $115,010
Employed locally 1,340
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,510
    25th
    $71,460
    50th (median)
    $84,330
    75th
    $103,440
    90th
    $115,010

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 109% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 9% 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
    Salinas, CA $124,050
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $115,390
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $107,530
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $106,740
    Colorado Springs, CO $104,600
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $104,470

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,310
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,260
    Physicians, All Other $364,040
    Nurse Practitioners $130,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Indianapolis, IN is $40.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 11.6% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,510 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,460.