Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $82,630 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.72
10th percentile $59,710
90th percentile $109,730
Employed locally 400
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,710
    25th
    $72,130
    50th (median)
    $82,630
    75th
    $99,580
    90th
    $109,730

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 129% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 29% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $106,920
    Grand Junction, CO $106,500
    Lancaster, PA $102,530
    Anchorage, AK $100,180
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $99,800

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,270
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,520
    Physicians, All Other $74,700
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,700
    Pharmacists $137,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Winston, NC is $39.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Winston, NC is 13.4% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $59,710 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,130.