Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Speech-Language Pathologists in Kentucky earn a median salary of $77,576 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -18.7% vs the national median of $95,410. An estimated 2,270 speech-language pathologists are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $68,360 to $98,120 depending on location.
$77,576
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$98,120
Highest paying metro
$68,360
Lowest paying metro
2,270
Employed in Kentucky
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inSpeech-Language Pathologists salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $98,120 | $78,740 | $108,170 | 770 |
| Lexington, KY | $84,780 | $70,960 | $100,940 | 330 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $80,550 | $75,550 | $94,850 | 120 |
| Owensboro, KY | $79,030 | $72,560 | $97,590 | 60 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $76,360 | $60,930 | $96,860 | 50 |
| Central Kentucky | $73,790 | $65,560 | $98,390 | 300 |
| West Kentucky | $73,630 | $64,460 | $88,690 | 160 |
| East Kentucky | $72,100 | $63,100 | $93,080 | 170 |
| South Central Kentucky | $69,040 | $61,810 | $95,610 | 250 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $68,360 | $67,850 | $80,470 | 60 |