Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $84,170 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.47
10th percentile $57,210
90th percentile $106,740
Employed locally 90
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,210
    25th
    $64,120
    50th (median)
    $84,170
    75th
    $95,390
    90th
    $106,740

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 119% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 19% 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
    Midland, TX $103,370
    Farmington, NM $102,750
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $100,080
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $98,170
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $97,220
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $90,600

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,300
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,300
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $45,820
    Physicians, All Other $234,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,180
    Dental Hygienists $76,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Kalamazoo, MI is $40.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 11.8% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $57,210 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,120.