Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $75,970 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.53
10th percentile $55,060
90th percentile $100,200
Employed locally 110
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,060
    25th
    $63,280
    50th (median)
    $75,970
    75th
    $80,940
    90th
    $100,200

    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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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,280
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,970
    Physical Therapists $81,820
    Dental Hygienists $77,500
    Pharmacists $130,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Southern Michigan is $36.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Southern Michigan is 20.4% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $55,060 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,280.