Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $108,630 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $52.22
10th percentile $83,070
90th percentile $138,070
Employed locally 90
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,070
    25th
    $95,840
    50th (median)
    $108,630
    75th
    $127,090
    90th
    $138,070

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 116% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 16% 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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    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,880
    Pharmacists $170,480
    Dental Hygienists $121,100
    Physical Therapists $99,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $52.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 13.9% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $83,070 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,840.