Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $62,710 -34.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.15
10th percentile $51,480
90th percentile $91,940
Employed locally 120
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,480
    25th
    $56,800
    50th (median)
    $62,710
    75th
    $68,920
    90th
    $91,940

    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$78,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$51,310
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    Pharmacists$127,040
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$61,350
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$46,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Southwest Louisiana is $30.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Southwest Louisiana is 34.3% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $51,480 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,800.