Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $122,490 +28.4% vs national
Median hourly $58.89
10th percentile $79,110
90th percentile $151,010
Employed locally 750
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,110
    25th
    $103,810
    50th (median)
    $122,490
    75th
    $133,610
    90th
    $151,010

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 130% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 30% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $128,700
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $124,190
    Salinas, CA $124,050
    Napa, CA $123,870

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    Registered Nurses $169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,810
    Pharmacists $173,510
    Dental Hygienists $121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Sacramento, CA is $58.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Sacramento, CA is 28.4% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $79,110 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,810.