Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Speech-Language Pathologists in Missouri earn a median salary of $81,493 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.6% vs the national median of $95,410. An estimated 3,730 speech-language pathologists are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $73,150 to $95,640 depending on location.
$81,493
Avg median salary in Missouri
$95,640
Highest paying metro
$73,150
Lowest paying metro
3,730
Employed in Missouri
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Speech-Language Pathologists salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, MO | $95,640 | $78,420 | $105,100 | 110 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $84,300 | $67,050 | $101,420 | 1,270 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $84,230 | $73,370 | $104,200 | 60 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $84,160 | $67,190 | $100,550 | 1,540 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $83,740 | $68,690 | $106,820 | 50 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $81,550 | $65,670 | $104,170 | 30 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $81,060 | $53,760 | $100,770 | 70 |
| Southeast Missouri | $80,730 | $62,400 | $99,860 | 140 |
| North Missouri | $80,570 | $59,480 | $116,560 | 80 |
| Springfield, MO | $74,430 | $62,280 | $92,510 | 210 |
| Southwest Missouri | $74,350 | $49,290 | $101,120 | 70 |
| Central Missouri | $73,150 | $56,970 | $93,600 | 100 |