Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $86,570 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $41.62
10th percentile $59,260
90th percentile $121,890
Employed locally 200
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,260
    25th
    $65,920
    50th (median)
    $86,570
    75th
    $102,520
    90th
    $121,890

    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

    Related occupations in Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,600
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,380
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,950
    Paramedics $46,280
    Emergency Medical Technicians $39,160
    Pharmacists $131,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Speech-Language Pathologists make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Western North Carolina is $41.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.55 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Speech-Language Pathologists salaries?

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Western North Carolina is 9.3% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $59,260 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,920.