Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $73,130 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.16
10th percentile $47,360
90th percentile $98,760
Employed locally 50
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,360
    25th
    $65,320
    50th (median)
    $73,130
    75th
    $90,880
    90th
    $98,760

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 103% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 3% 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
    Bozeman, MT $98,320
    Billings, MT $84,150
    Helena, MT $81,160
    Binghamton, NY $80,240
    Great Falls, MT $77,230

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,500
    Pharmacists $132,140
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,190
    Physical Therapists $82,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Missoula, MT is $35.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Missoula, MT is 23.4% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $47,360 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,320.