Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $77,580 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.30
10th percentile $60,010
90th percentile $110,880
Employed locally 350
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,010
    25th
    $64,290
    50th (median)
    $77,580
    75th
    $101,800
    90th
    $110,880

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 128% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 28% 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
    Williamsport, PA $93,130
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $89,860
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $75,570
    Hattiesburg, MS $65,780

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,400
    Nurse Practitioners $124,030
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,900
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,640
    Pharmacists $131,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Jackson, MS is $37.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Jackson, MS is 18.7% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $60,010 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,290.