Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Northeast Virginia

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

Median annual salary $82,600 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.71
10th percentile $63,260
90th percentile $129,830
Employed locally 50
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,260
    25th
    $66,490
    50th (median)
    $82,600
    75th
    $114,840
    90th
    $129,830

    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 $79,830
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,910
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,260
    Pharmacists $131,360
    Paramedics $45,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Northeast Virginia is $39.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Northeast Virginia is 13.4% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $63,260 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,490.