Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Southwest Montana

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

Median annual salary $74,480 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.81
10th percentile $58,250
90th percentile $116,540
Employed locally 30
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,250
    25th
    $65,960
    50th (median)
    $74,480
    75th
    $86,710
    90th
    $116,540

    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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    Pharmacy Technicians$47,440
    Emergency Medical Technicians$33,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Southwest Montana is $35.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Southwest Montana is 21.9% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $58,250 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,960.