Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in West Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $79,900 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.42
10th percentile $56,320
90th percentile $114,950
Employed locally 150
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,320
    25th
    $60,910
    50th (median)
    $79,900
    75th
    $99,650
    90th
    $114,950

    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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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,010
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,000
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,170
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,310
    Paramedics $47,610
    Nurse Practitioners $126,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Speech-Language Pathologists make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in West Central Illinois is $38.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.63 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Speech-Language Pathologists salaries?

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in West Central Illinois is 16.3% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $56,320 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,910.