Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $108,290 +13.5% vs national
Median hourly $52.06
10th percentile $63,020
90th percentile $130,880
Employed locally 70
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,020
    25th
    $78,110
    50th (median)
    $108,290
    75th
    $119,930
    90th
    $130,880

    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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    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $82,190
    Occupational Therapists $99,930
    Nurse Practitioners $137,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Massachusetts is $52.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Massachusetts is 13.5% above 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $63,020 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,110.