Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $82,280 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.56
10th percentile $60,690
90th percentile $134,290
Employed locally 780
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,690
    25th
    $62,560
    50th (median)
    $82,280
    75th
    $104,310
    90th
    $134,290

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 86% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 14% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $106,920
    Grand Junction, CO $106,500
    Lancaster, PA $102,530
    Anchorage, AK $100,180
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $99,800

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,870
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,060
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,890
    Pharmacists $139,170
    Physician Assistants $125,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Raleigh, NC is $39.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Raleigh, NC is 13.8% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $60,690 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,560.