Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $78,390 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.69
10th percentile $59,100
90th percentile $120,370
Employed locally 190
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,100
    25th
    $66,020
    50th (median)
    $78,390
    75th
    $98,980
    90th
    $120,370

    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 $78,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,220
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,120
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,980
    Pharmacists $134,760
    Nurse Practitioners $120,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Southern Ohio is $37.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Southern Ohio is 17.8% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $59,100 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,020.