Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $68,880 -27.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.12
10th percentile $52,960
90th percentile $109,650
Employed locally 60
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,960
    25th
    $56,150
    50th (median)
    $68,880
    75th
    $79,920
    90th
    $109,650

    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 $64,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $48,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,670
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,040
    Nurse Practitioners $104,850
    Pharmacists $131,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Speech-Language Pathologists make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Southwest Alabama is $33.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.09 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Speech-Language Pathologists salaries?

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Southwest Alabama is 27.8% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $52,960 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,150.