Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • North Carolina
Speech-Language Pathologists in North Carolina earn a median salary of $85,964 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.9% vs the national median of $95,410. An estimated 5,130 speech-language pathologists are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $70,330 to $99,390 depending on location.
$85,964
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$99,390
Highest paying metro
$70,330
Lowest paying metro
5,130
Employed in North Carolina
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Speech-Language Pathologists salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $99,390 | $76,230 | $107,090 | 1,410 |
| Greenville, NC | $97,230 | $84,540 | $97,710 | 220 |
| Central North Carolina | $94,590 | $70,320 | $102,770 | 170 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $93,440 | $76,680 | $122,410 | 80 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $91,240 | $68,290 | $93,900 | 50 |
| Western North Carolina | $86,570 | $65,920 | $102,520 | 200 |
| Greensboro, NC | $86,440 | $65,880 | $102,150 | 380 |
| Hickory, NC | $86,290 | $68,910 | $100,470 | 130 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $86,020 | $69,160 | $105,010 | 150 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $85,670 | $66,580 | $103,650 | 160 |
| Winston, NC | $82,630 | $72,130 | $99,580 | 400 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $82,510 | $60,560 | $99,670 | 50 |
| Raleigh, NC | $82,280 | $62,560 | $104,310 | 780 |
| Durham, NC | $81,640 | $70,660 | $105,160 | 350 |
| Wilmington, NC | $81,170 | $68,670 | $99,960 | 200 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $80,330 | $62,150 | $92,720 | 30 |
| Asheville, NC | $79,590 | $65,300 | $102,020 | 280 |
| Burlington, NC | $70,330 | $60,690 | $97,800 | 90 |