Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $135,860 +42.4% vs national
Median hourly $65.32
10th percentile $83,400
90th percentile $164,530
Employed locally 630
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,400
    25th
    $110,200
    50th (median)
    $135,860
    75th
    $156,940
    90th
    $164,530

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 86% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Speech-Language Pathologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Salinas, CA $124,050

    Nearby metros — Speech-Language Pathologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $123,560

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$92,840
    Physicians, All Other$95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians$70,740
    Pharmacists$196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$81,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in San Jose, CA is $65.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in San Jose, CA is 42.4% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $83,400 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,200.