Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $80,150 -16% vs national
Median hourly $38.54
10th percentile $57,340
90th percentile $101,130
Employed locally 130
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,340
    25th
    $75,980
    50th (median)
    $80,150
    75th
    $84,220
    90th
    $101,130

    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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    Emergency Medical Technicians $41,440
    Pharmacists $141,530
    Dental Hygienists $94,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Southwest Minnesota is $38.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Southwest Minnesota is 16% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $57,340 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,980.