Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $89,860 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $43.20
10th percentile $56,010
90th percentile $126,440
Employed locally 150
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,010
    25th
    $74,370
    50th (median)
    $89,860
    75th
    $103,530
    90th
    $126,440

    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$79,970
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    Pharmacists$139,020
    Physical Therapists$98,000
    Emergency Medical Technicians$37,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Speech-Language Pathologists make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $43.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.88 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Speech-Language Pathologists salaries?

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 5.8% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $56,010 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,370.