Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $75,940 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.51
10th percentile $51,740
90th percentile $104,170
Employed locally 120
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,740
    25th
    $62,910
    50th (median)
    $75,940
    75th
    $96,220
    90th
    $104,170

    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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    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,610
    Nurse Practitioners $128,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Northwest Illinois is $36.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Northwest Illinois is 20.4% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $51,740 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,910.