Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $82,890 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.85
10th percentile $52,060
90th percentile $104,660
Employed locally 230
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,060
    25th
    $75,580
    50th (median)
    $82,890
    75th
    $93,430
    90th
    $104,660

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 94% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 6% below 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $122,490
    Merced, CA $119,430
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $117,370
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $108,290
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $108,190
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $107,530

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,830
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,080
    Physical Therapists $97,850
    Nurse Practitioners $121,810
    Physicians, All Other $442,790
    Pharmacists $135,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Portland, ME is $39.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Portland, ME is 13.1% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $52,060 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,580.