Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Western Washington

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

Median annual salary $104,470 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $50.23
10th percentile $79,460
90th percentile $129,520
Employed locally 110
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,460
    25th
    $93,750
    50th (median)
    $104,470
    75th
    $118,660
    90th
    $129,520

    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 $103,400
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,820
    Paramedics $85,590
    Pharmacists $155,330
    Physicians, All Other $315,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Western Washington is $50.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Western Washington is 9.5% above 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $79,460 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,750.