Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $78,280 -18% vs national
Median hourly $37.63
10th percentile $54,750
90th percentile $117,650
Employed locally 430
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,750
    25th
    $66,290
    50th (median)
    $78,280
    75th
    $96,580
    90th
    $117,650

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 114% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 14% 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

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $73,790
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,530
    Physicians, All Other $140,880
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,050
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,130
    Nurse Practitioners $108,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Wichita, KS is $37.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Wichita, KS is 18% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $54,750 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,290.