Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $74,430 -22% vs national
Median hourly $35.79
10th percentile $56,690
90th percentile $103,050
Employed locally 210
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,690
    25th
    $62,280
    50th (median)
    $74,430
    75th
    $92,510
    90th
    $103,050

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 121% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 21% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Speech-Language Pathologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,270
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $117,370
    Modesto, CA $112,320
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $106,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,710
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $104,780

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $66,530
    Psychiatric Technicians $44,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,750
    Pharmacists $137,810
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $36,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Springfield, MO is $35.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Springfield, MO is 22% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $56,690 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,280.