Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $99,730 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.95
10th percentile $76,030
90th percentile $120,470
Employed locally 80
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,030
    25th
    $83,260
    50th (median)
    $99,730
    75th
    $110,170
    90th
    $120,470

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 147% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 47% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $126,330
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $109,450
    Hawaii $108,230
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $106,920
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,710
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $104,940

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,240
    Physicians, All Other $293,080
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,250
    Pharmacists $141,620
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,370
    Dental Hygienists $107,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Yakima, WA is $47.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Yakima, WA is 4.5% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $76,030 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,260.