Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $130,270 +36.5% vs national
Median hourly $62.63
10th percentile $78,580
90th percentile $159,790
Employed locally 1,930
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,580
    25th
    $105,380
    50th (median)
    $130,270
    75th
    $140,090
    90th
    $159,790

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 97% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Speech-Language Pathologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,860
    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
    Salinas, CA $124,050

    Nearby metros — Speech-Language Pathologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,860
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $128,700
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $124,190
    Salinas, CA $124,050
    Napa, CA $123,870
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $123,560

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in San Francisco, CA is $62.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in San Francisco, CA is 36.5% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $78,580 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,380.