What are the main factors that influence a Speech Language Pathologist's salary?

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

How does experience change A Speech Language Pathologist's salary?

A Speech Language Pathologist's salary grows with experience: starting around $99,608 for beginners, reaching about $104,873 at mid-level, and approach $105,735 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Speech Language Pathologist?

Speech Language Pathologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Speech Language Pathologist roles are District of Columbia $107,036, California $106,630, Massachusetts $105,208. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Speech Language Pathologist roles make?

Salaries for Speech Language Pathologist level roles vary by specialization: Virtual Speech Language Pathologist: $100,654; Speech and Language Pathologist - Home Care: $99,120; CF Speech Language Pathologist: $99,080; School Speech Language Pathologist: $98,982; Virtual Speech and Language Pathologist: $98,092.

Speech Language Pathologist Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Speech Language Pathologist make in Hawaii?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Speech Language Pathologist in Hawaii is $101,042 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $114,128
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,440 to $107,892
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $84,608

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Speech Language Pathologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,892	$8,991	$2,075	$52
Average	$101,042	$8,420	$1,943	$49
25th Percentile	$92,440	$7,703	$1,778	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Speech Language Pathologist Salaries

A Speech Language Pathologist'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 Language Pathologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Speech Language Pathologist'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): $99,608
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,639
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,873
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $105,196
Expert (over 8 years): $105,735

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Speech Language Pathologist	$99,608
Intermediate Level Speech Language Pathologist	$101,639
Senior Level Speech Language Pathologist	$104,873
Specialist Level Speech Language Pathologist	$105,196
Expert Level Speech Language Pathologist	$105,735

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How Do Speech Language Pathologist 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 Language Pathologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $107,036.
California: $106,630.
Massachusetts: $105,208.

District of Columbia $107,036 California $106,630 Massachusetts $105,208 Washington $104,822 New Jersey $104,783 Alaska $104,648 Connecticut $103,314 New York $102,772

Hawaii $101,042 Rhode Island $100,230 Maryland $99,679 Minnesota $98,925 Colorado $98,635 Illinois $98,538 Oregon $98,171 Delaware $97,900

New Hampshire $97,730 Virginia $97,349 Pennsylvania $96,237 Nevada $95,677 North Dakota $95,493 Michigan $95,203 Wisconsin $95,097 Vermont $94,884

Texas $94,294 Maine $94,255 Arizona $94,197 Ohio $94,130 Georgia $93,240 Indiana $92,796 Wyoming $92,709 Utah $92,573

Iowa $92,515 Kansas $92,051 Louisiana $91,916 North Carolina $91,868 Missouri $91,848 Florida $91,471 Montana $91,268 Nebraska $91,075

Kentucky $90,969 South Carolina $90,582 Tennessee $90,340 Idaho $90,244 New Mexico $89,538 Oklahoma $89,383 Alabama $88,813 South Dakota $87,856

Arkansas $87,334 West Virginia $87,053 Mississippi $86,212

Top Paying Cities for Speech Language Pathologists

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:

Aiea: $100,530
Anahola: $99,853
Captain Cook: $99,853

Aiea, HI $100,530 Anahola, HI $99,853 Captain Cook, HI $99,853 Eleele, HI $99,853 Ewa Beach, HI $100,530 Kapolei, HI $100,307 Haiku, HI $99,853 Hakalau, HI $99,853

Haleiwa, HI $99,853 Hana, HI $99,853 Hanalei, HI $99,853 Hanamaulu, HI $99,853 Hanapepe, HI $99,853 Hauula, HI $100,075 Hawaii National Park, HI $99,853 Hawi, HI $99,853

Hilo, HI $99,853 Princeville, HI $99,853 Holualoa, HI $99,853 Honaunau, HI $99,853 Honokaa, HI $99,853 Honomu, HI $99,853 Hoolehua, HI $99,853 Kaaawa, HI $100,259

Kahuku, HI $99,853 Kahului, HI $99,853 Kailua, HI $100,530 Ocean View, HI $99,853 Waikoloa, HI $99,853 Keauhou, HI $99,853 Kailua Kona, HI $99,853 Kalaheo, HI $99,853

Kalaupapa, HI $99,853 Kamuela, HI $99,853 Kaneohe, HI $100,530 Kapaa, HI $99,853 Kaumakani, HI $99,853 Kaunakakai, HI $99,853 Keaau, HI $99,853 Kealakekua, HI $99,853

Kealia, HI $99,853 Kekaha, HI $99,853 Kihei, HI $99,853 Kilauea, HI $99,853 Kapaau, HI $99,853 Koloa, HI $99,853 Kualapuu, HI $99,853 Kunia, HI $100,211

Kurtistown, HI $99,853 Lahaina, HI $99,853 Laie, HI $99,940 Lanai City, HI $99,853 Laupahoehoe, HI $99,853 Lawai, HI $99,853 Lihue, HI $99,853 Makawao, HI $99,853

Makaweli, HI $99,853 Maunaloa, HI $99,853 Mountain View, HI $99,853 Naalehu, HI $99,853 Ninole, HI $99,853 Ookala, HI $99,853 Paauilo, HI $99,853 Pahala, HI $99,853

Pahoa, HI $99,853 Paia, HI $99,853 Papaaloa, HI $99,853 Papaikou, HI $99,853 Pearl City, HI $100,530 Pepeekeo, HI $99,853 Puunene, HI $99,853 Volcano, HI $99,853

Wahiawa, HI $100,211 Pukalani, HI $99,853 Mililani, HI $100,346 Kula, HI $99,853 Waialua, HI $99,853 Waianae, HI $99,940 Wailuku, HI $99,853 Waimanalo, HI $100,530

Waimea, HI $99,853 Waipahu, HI $100,481 Honolulu, HI $100,530 J B P H H, HI $100,530 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $100,259 Schofield Barracks, HI $100,172 Fort Shafter, HI $100,530 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $100,530

Camp H M Smith, HI $100,530 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $100,481 Wake Island, HI $100,530

Speech Language Pathologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Speech Language Pathologist'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 April 01, 2026

$92,440

Average $101,042/year

$107,892

$7,703

Average $8,420/month

$8,991

$1,778

Average $1,943/week

$2,075

$44

Average $49/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,892	$8,991	$2,075	$52
Average	$101,042	$8,420	$1,943	$49
25th Percentile	$92,440	$7,703	$1,778	$44

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