Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,400 -34.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.00
10th percentile $49,210
90th percentile $92,350
Employed locally 50
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,210
    25th
    $58,700
    50th (median)
    $62,400
    75th
    $70,570
    90th
    $92,350

    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 $62,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $48,770
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,670
    Pharmacists $128,530
    Nurse Practitioners $108,830
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Speech-Language Pathologists make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Northwest Alabama is $30.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.06 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama above or below average for Speech-Language Pathologists salaries?

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Northwest Alabama is 34.6% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $49,210 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,700.