Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Speech-Language Pathologists in Iowa earn a median salary of $81,363 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.7% vs the national median of $95,410. An estimated 1,410 speech-language pathologists are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $75,560 to $95,910 depending on location.
$81,363
Avg median salary in Iowa
$95,910
Highest paying metro
$75,560
Lowest paying metro
1,410
Employed in Iowa
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Speech-Language Pathologists salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $95,910 | $80,270 | $107,720 | 340 |
| Dubuque, IA | $85,240 | $82,050 | $103,880 | 30 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $83,110 | $68,240 | $88,370 | 140 |
| Ames, IA | $83,070 | $77,840 | $93,120 | 40 |
| Iowa City, IA | $82,230 | $66,620 | $99,750 | 80 |
| Northwest Iowa | $81,740 | $68,860 | $94,850 | 110 |
| Southwest Iowa | $79,510 | $72,690 | $100,500 | 70 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $78,370 | $64,620 | $92,910 | 50 |
| Northeast Iowa | $78,070 | $73,490 | $94,650 | 100 |
| Southeast Iowa | $77,460 | $61,740 | $96,020 | 140 |
| Waterloo, IA | $76,090 | $74,870 | $94,110 | 130 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $75,560 | $71,300 | $98,380 | 180 |