What are the main factors that influence a SLP Speech Therapist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for SLP Speech Therapist?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for SLP Speech Therapist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A SLP Speech Therapist's salary?

A SLP Speech Therapist's salary grows with experience: starting around $96,547 for beginners, reaching about $101,644 at mid-level, and approach $102,479 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a SLP Speech Therapist?

SLP Speech Therapist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for SLP Speech Therapist roles are District of Columbia $107,710, California $107,300, Massachusetts $105,870. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of SLP Speech Therapist roles make?

Salaries for SLP Speech Therapist level roles vary by specialization: Speech Pathologist - Home Care: $99,190; SLP Speech Therapist - Home Care: $99,130; Speech and Language Pathologist - Home Care: $99,130; California Online Speech Language Pathologist SLP: $97,800; Speech Therapist: $97,293.

SLP Speech Therapist Salary in Delaware

How much does a SLP Speech Therapist make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a SLP Speech Therapist in Delaware is $98,520 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, a SLP Speech Therapist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,855
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,760 to $105,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,695

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SLP Speech Therapist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,500	$8,792	$2,029	$51
Average	$98,520	$8,210	$1,895	$47
25th Percentile	$90,760	$7,563	$1,745	$44

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Key Factors That Influence SLP Speech Therapist Salaries

A SLP Speech Therapist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects SLP Speech Therapist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a SLP Speech Therapist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $96,547
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,515
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,644
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $101,957
Expert (over 8 years): $102,479

Levels	Salary
Entry Level SLP Speech Therapist	$96,547
Intermediate Level SLP Speech Therapist	$98,515
Senior Level SLP Speech Therapist	$101,644
Specialist Level SLP Speech Therapist	$101,957
Expert Level SLP Speech Therapist	$102,479

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How Do SLP Speech Therapist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract SLP Speech Therapists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $107,710.
California: $107,300.
Massachusetts: $105,870.

District of Columbia $107,710 California $107,300 Massachusetts $105,870 Washington $105,480 New Jersey $105,440 Alaska $105,310 Connecticut $103,960 New York $103,420

Hawaii $101,680 Rhode Island $100,860 Maryland $100,310 Minnesota $99,550 Colorado $99,250 Illinois $99,160 Oregon $98,790 Delaware $98,520

New Hampshire $98,340 Virginia $97,960 Pennsylvania $96,840 Nevada $96,280 North Dakota $96,090 Michigan $95,800 Wisconsin $95,690 Vermont $95,480

Texas $94,890 Maine $94,850 Arizona $94,790 Ohio $94,720 Georgia $93,830 Indiana $93,380 Wyoming $93,290 Utah $93,160

Iowa $93,100 Kansas $92,630 Louisiana $92,490 North Carolina $92,450 Missouri $92,430 Florida $92,050 Montana $91,840 Nebraska $91,650

Kentucky $91,540 South Carolina $91,150 Tennessee $90,910 Idaho $90,810 New Mexico $90,100 Oklahoma $89,950 Alabama $89,370 South Dakota $88,410

Arkansas $87,880 West Virginia $87,600 Mississippi $86,750

Top Paying Cities for SLP Speech Therapists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $98,070
Little Creek: $98,790
Magnolia: $98,650

Lincoln, DE $98,070 Little Creek, DE $98,790 Magnolia, DE $98,650 Milford, DE $98,320 Marydel, DE $98,480 Millsboro, DE $97,660 Millville, DE $97,810 Milton, DE $97,980

Nassau, DE $98,050 Ocean View, DE $97,790 Rehoboth Beach, DE $97,980 Seaford, DE $98,040 Selbyville, DE $97,630 Smyrna, DE $98,860 Viola, DE $98,400 Woodside, DE $98,670

Bear, DE $98,440 Newark, DE $98,400 Claymont, DE $98,600 Delaware City, DE $98,500 Hockessin, DE $98,390 Kirkwood, DE $98,480 Middletown, DE $98,520 Montchanin, DE $98,420

New Castle, DE $98,430 Odessa, DE $98,570 Port Penn, DE $98,640 Rockland, DE $98,430 Saint Georges, DE $98,490 Townsend, DE $98,640 Winterthur, DE $98,440 Lewes, DE $98,020

Wilmington, DE $98,400 Dover, DE $98,790 Dover Afb, DE $98,270 Bethany Beach, DE $97,690 Bethel, DE $97,790 Bridgeville, DE $98,020 Camden Wyoming, DE $98,510 Cheswold, DE $98,760

Clayton, DE $98,760 Dagsboro, DE $97,620 Delmar, DE $97,470 Ellendale, DE $97,760 Felton, DE $98,310 Fenwick Island, DE $97,640 Frankford, DE $97,470 Frederica, DE $98,410

Georgetown, DE $97,590 Greenwood, DE $98,040 Harbeson, DE $97,690 Harrington, DE $98,190 Hartly, DE $98,490 Houston, DE $98,050 Kenton, DE $98,770 Laurel, DE $97,530

Yorklyn, DE $98,420

SLP Speech Therapist Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

SLP Speech Therapist salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $104,502. While startup companies pay approximate $89,051.

SLP Speech Therapist Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$89,051
Growth Stage	51~500	$94,005
Established	501~5000	$101,085
Enterprise	5000+	$104,502

SLP Speech Therapist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For SLP Speech Therapist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, SLP Speech Therapist positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view SLP Speech Therapist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a SLP Speech Therapist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$118,224	$57.0	20%

SLP Speech Therapist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a SLP Speech Therapist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$90,760

Average $98,520/year

$105,500

$7,563

Average $8,210/month

$8,792

$1,745

Average $1,895/week

$2,029

$44

Average $47/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,500	$8,792	$2,029	$51
Average	$98,520	$8,210	$1,895	$47
25th Percentile	$90,760	$7,563	$1,745	$44

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