Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $102,140 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $49.11
10th percentile $67,610
90th percentile $132,410
Employed locally 130
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,610
    25th
    $86,660
    50th (median)
    $102,140
    75th
    $115,420
    90th
    $132,410

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 109% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 9% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Speech-Language Pathologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $126,330
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $109,450
    Hawaii $108,230
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $106,920
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,710
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $104,940

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,850
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,220
    Pharmacists $150,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,270
    Physical Therapists $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Olympia, WA is $49.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Olympia, WA is 7.1% above 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $67,610 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,660.