Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $102,580 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $49.32
10th percentile $62,220
90th percentile $137,020
Employed locally 160
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,220
    25th
    $75,250
    50th (median)
    $102,580
    75th
    $130,460
    90th
    $137,020

    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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    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,120
    Dental Hygienists $102,020
    Emergency Medical Technicians $44,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Southwest Colorado is $49.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Southwest Colorado is 7.5% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $62,220 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,250.