Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Maryland

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

Median annual salary $94,160 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $45.27
10th percentile $67,600
90th percentile $135,030
Employed locally 100
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,600
    25th
    $76,400
    50th (median)
    $94,160
    75th
    $117,220
    90th
    $135,030

    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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    Registered Nurses $88,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,560
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    Nurse Practitioners $117,520
    Pharmacists $132,600
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Maryland is $45.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Maryland is 1.3% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $67,600 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,400.