Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $89,820 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $43.19
10th percentile $62,470
90th percentile $128,340
Employed locally 150
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,470
    25th
    $77,400
    50th (median)
    $89,820
    75th
    $103,440
    90th
    $128,340

    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 $84,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,660
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,350
    Physicians, All Other $101,100
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,130
    Psychiatric Technicians $48,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $43.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 5.9% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $62,470 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,400.