What are the main factors that influence a Speech and Language Therapy Director'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 Speech and Language Therapy Director?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Speech and Language Therapy Director roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Speech and Language Therapy Director's salary?

A Speech and Language Therapy Director's salary grows with experience: a Certified Audiology Specialist (0-0 years)earns $90,044, a Speech and Language Therapy Manager (0-5 years)earns $144,119, an Speech and Language Therapy Director (5+ years)earns $163,992,

What are the highest paying states for a Speech and Language Therapy Director?

Speech and Language Therapy Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Speech and Language Therapy Director roles are District of Columbia $179,313, California $178,633, Massachusetts $176,253. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Speech and Language Therapy Director roles make?

Salaries for Speech and Language Therapy Director level roles vary by specialization: speech and language pathology: $167,293; Director of Audiology and Speech Therapy Services: $161,990; Audiology and Speech Therapy Director: $161,935; Speech and Language Therapy Manager: $142,400; Manager of Audiology and Speech Therapy Services: $142,390.

Speech and Language Therapy Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Speech and Language Therapy Director make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Speech and Language Therapy Director in Delaware is $164,013 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $79.

However, a Speech and Language Therapy Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $211,774
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $147,353 to $189,013
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $132,185

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Speech and Language Therapy Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$189,013	$15,751	$3,635	$91
Average	$164,013	$13,668	$3,154	$79
25th Percentile	$147,353	$12,279	$2,834	$71

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Key Factors That Influence Speech and Language Therapy Director Salaries

A Speech and Language Therapy Director'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 Speech and Language Therapy Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Speech and Language Therapy Director'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:

Certified Audiology Specialist (0-0 years): $90,044
Speech and Language Therapy Manager (0-5 years): $144,119
Speech and Language Therapy Director (5+ years): $163,992

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Certified Audiology Specialist	0-0 years	$90,044
Speech and Language Therapy Manager	0-5 years	$144,119
Speech and Language Therapy Director	5+ years	$163,992

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How Do Speech and Language Therapy Director 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 Speech and Language Therapy Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $179,313.
California: $178,633.
Massachusetts: $176,253.

District of Columbia $179,313 California $178,633 Massachusetts $176,253 Washington $175,603 New Jersey $175,543 Alaska $175,313 Connecticut $173,073 New York $172,173

Hawaii $169,273 Rhode Island $167,913 Maryland $166,993 Minnesota $165,723 Colorado $165,243 Illinois $165,083 Oregon $164,463 Delaware $164,013

New Hampshire $163,723 Virginia $163,083 Pennsylvania $161,223 Nevada $160,283 North Dakota $159,973 Michigan $159,493 Wisconsin $159,313 Vermont $158,953

Texas $157,973 Maine $157,903 Arizona $157,803 Ohio $157,693 Georgia $156,203 Indiana $155,463 Wyoming $155,313 Utah $155,083

Iowa $154,993 Kansas $154,213 Louisiana $153,983 North Carolina $153,903 Missouri $153,873 Florida $153,243 Montana $152,903 Nebraska $152,573

Kentucky $152,403 South Carolina $151,753 Tennessee $151,343 Idaho $151,183 New Mexico $150,003 Oklahoma $149,743 Alabama $148,783 South Dakota $147,183

Arkansas $146,313 West Virginia $145,843 Mississippi $144,433

Top Paying Cities for Speech and Language Therapy Directors

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: $163,273
Little Creek: $164,463
Magnolia: $164,233

Lincoln, DE $163,273 Little Creek, DE $164,463 Magnolia, DE $164,233 Milford, DE $163,683 Marydel, DE $163,953 Millsboro, DE $162,583 Millville, DE $162,833 Milton, DE $163,123

Nassau, DE $163,233 Ocean View, DE $162,813 Rehoboth Beach, DE $163,123 Seaford, DE $163,213 Selbyville, DE $162,543 Smyrna, DE $164,583 Viola, DE $163,823 Woodside, DE $164,263

Bear, DE $163,883 Newark, DE $163,823 Claymont, DE $164,153 Delaware City, DE $163,983 Hockessin, DE $163,803 Kirkwood, DE $163,953 Middletown, DE $164,013 Montchanin, DE $163,843

New Castle, DE $163,873 Odessa, DE $164,103 Port Penn, DE $164,213 Rockland, DE $163,863 Saint Georges, DE $163,963 Townsend, DE $164,223 Winterthur, DE $163,883 Lewes, DE $163,183

Wilmington, DE $163,813 Dover, DE $164,463 Dover Afb, DE $163,603 Bethany Beach, DE $162,633 Bethel, DE $162,803 Bridgeville, DE $163,193 Camden Wyoming, DE $164,003 Cheswold, DE $164,413

Clayton, DE $164,413 Dagsboro, DE $162,523 Delmar, DE $162,263 Ellendale, DE $162,753 Felton, DE $163,673 Fenwick Island, DE $162,563 Frankford, DE $162,273 Frederica, DE $163,833

Georgetown, DE $162,463 Greenwood, DE $163,213 Harbeson, DE $162,633 Harrington, DE $163,463 Hartly, DE $163,973 Houston, DE $163,233 Kenton, DE $164,423 Laurel, DE $162,363

Yorklyn, DE $163,853

Speech and Language Therapy Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Speech and Language Therapy Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $173,972. While startup companies pay approximate $148,249.

Speech and Language Therapy Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$148,249
Growth Stage	51~500	$156,497
Established	501~5000	$168,283
Enterprise	5000+	$173,972

Speech and Language Therapy Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Speech and Language Therapy Director roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Speech and Language Therapy Director positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Speech and Language Therapy Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Speech and Language Therapy Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$180,414	$87.0	10%

Speech and Language Therapy Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Speech and Language Therapy Director'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.

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$147,353

Average $164,013/year

$189,013

$12,279

Average $13,668/month

$15,751

$2,834

Average $3,154/week

$3,635

$71

Average $79/hour

$91

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$189,013	$15,751	$3,635	$91
Average	$164,013	$13,668	$3,154	$79
25th Percentile	$147,353	$12,279	$2,834	$71

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Speech and Language Therapy Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Speech and Language Therapy Director make in Delaware?

Key Factors That Influence Speech and Language Therapy Director Salaries

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Top Paying Cities for Speech and Language Therapy Directors

Speech and Language Therapy Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Speech and Language Therapy Director Salary by Company Size

Speech and Language Therapy Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industry for a Speech and Language Therapy Director

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