Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $98,680 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.44
10th percentile $65,110
90th percentile $130,530
Employed locally 140
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,110
    25th
    $84,330
    50th (median)
    $98,680
    75th
    $119,550
    90th
    $130,530

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $126,330
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $120,550
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $117,370
    California $116,000
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $111,530
    New York $108,870

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $128,150
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,030
    Psychiatric Technicians $63,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $50,600
    Dental Hygienists $116,780
    Physicians, All Other $373,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Salem, OR is $47.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Salem, OR is 3.4% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $65,110 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,330.