Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,070 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.54
10th percentile $60,660
90th percentile $107,880
Employed locally 100
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,660
    25th
    $73,490
    50th (median)
    $78,070
    75th
    $94,650
    90th
    $107,880

    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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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $74,720
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $55,470
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,520
    Medical Records Specialists $46,600
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,370
    Nurse Practitioners $129,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Northeast Iowa is $37.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Northeast Iowa is 18.2% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $60,660 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,490.