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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Alabama

Median Annual in Alabama
$73,660/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$35.41/hr
▼ 25% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alabama

groups Employed in AL
2,060
public U.S. Median
$97,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$82,929 #48 of 51

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Alabama, explained

Speech-language pathologists in Alabama earn a median of $73,660 per year ($35.41 per hour), which is 25% below the national median of $97,870. Entry-level workers earn around $58,010, while the most experienced speech-language pathologists reach about $109,300. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alabama.

Is $73,660 good pay in Alabama?

Adjusted for Alabama's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $73,660 is worth about $82,929 in national buying power — ranking Alabama #48 for real pay (vs #49 on the sticker number).

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay by experience in Alabama

Entry level (10th pct)
$58,010
$27.89/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$73,660
$35.41/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$109,300
$52.55/hr

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AL
Alabama (here) $73,660 $82,929
Florida $99,990 $96,689 −$26,330
Georgia $96,760 $100,485 −$23,100
Tennessee $84,630 $92,119 −$10,970
Mississippi $78,130 $89,853 −$4,470

Speech-Language Pathologist in Alabama: FAQ

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Alabama?

Speech-language pathologists in Alabama earn a median of $73,660 per year ($35.41 per hour), compared with $97,870 nationally.

Does Alabama pay speech-language pathologists well?

At $73,660, Alabama pays 25% below the national median for speech-language pathologists. An estimated 2,060 work in the state.

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