Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $78,840 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.91
10th percentile $55,460
90th percentile $112,900
Employed locally 140
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,460
    25th
    $62,510
    50th (median)
    $78,840
    75th
    $98,840
    90th
    $112,900

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 116% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 16% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $124,190
    Fairbanks-College, AK $104,560
    Jacksonville, FL $94,920
    Lawrence, KS $94,640
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $89,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $85,110

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,870
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,180
    Physicians, All Other $451,910
    Nurse Practitioners $127,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Topeka, KS is $37.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Topeka, KS is 17.4% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $55,460 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,510.