Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,730 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.81
10th percentile $48,390
90th percentile $116,470
Employed locally 140
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,390
    25th
    $62,400
    50th (median)
    $80,730
    75th
    $99,860
    90th
    $116,470

    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

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    Registered Nurses $75,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,100
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    Nurse Practitioners $108,190
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Southeast Missouri is $38.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Southeast Missouri is 15.4% below 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $48,390 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,400.