Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $79,720 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.33
10th percentile $50,230
90th percentile $115,190
Employed locally 350
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,230
    25th
    $61,950
    50th (median)
    $79,720
    75th
    $93,750
    90th
    $115,190

    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

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    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,700
    Pharmacists $132,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Kansas is $38.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Kansas is 16.4% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $50,230 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,950.