Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Speech-Language Pathologists in Tennessee earn a median salary of $82,713 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.3% vs the national median of $95,410. An estimated 3,590 speech-language pathologists are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $77,270 to $89,860 depending on location.
$82,713
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$89,860
Highest paying metro
$77,270
Lowest paying metro
3,590
Employed in Tennessee
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Speech-Language Pathologists salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $89,860 | $74,430 | $101,190 | 470 |
| Johnson City, TN | $89,190 | $66,070 | $111,410 | 140 |
| East Tennessee | $88,060 | $66,240 | $99,940 | 130 |
| Morristown, TN | $87,010 | $76,310 | $102,930 | 40 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $85,110 | $71,780 | $98,550 | 150 |
| Nashville, TN | $83,970 | $64,140 | $102,490 | 1,010 |
| North Central Tennessee | $83,200 | $64,540 | $101,570 | 150 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $81,020 | $76,270 | $99,770 | 410 |
| Jackson, TN | $79,190 | $63,220 | $92,750 | 90 |
| South Central Tennessee | $78,930 | $61,200 | $102,160 | 150 |
| Cleveland, TN | $78,480 | $55,740 | $105,090 | 40 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $78,430 | $62,600 | $99,010 | 140 |
| Knoxville, TN | $78,260 | $64,920 | $93,240 | 530 |
| West Tennessee | $77,270 | $62,330 | $96,850 | 140 |