Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $84,210 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.49
10th percentile $61,350
90th percentile $115,990
Employed locally 180
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,350
    25th
    $64,540
    50th (median)
    $84,210
    75th
    $103,390
    90th
    $115,990

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 125% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 25% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,790
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $77,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Roanoke, VA is $40.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Roanoke, VA is 11.7% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,350 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,540.