Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $95,770 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.04
10th percentile $65,320
90th percentile $124,010
Employed locally 720
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,320
    25th
    $79,590
    50th (median)
    $95,770
    75th
    $108,520
    90th
    $124,010

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 113% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 13% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,860
    Vallejo, CA $112,520
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $106,920
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $106,740
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $101,650
    Nevada $100,840

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,730
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,400
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,260
    Physicians, All Other $284,090
    Pharmacists $138,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Richmond, VA is $46.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Richmond, VA is 0.4% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $65,320 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,590.