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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$83,580/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.18/hr
▼ 15% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
2,430
public U.S. Median
$97,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$96,139 #20 of 51

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Arkansas, explained

Speech-language pathologists in Arkansas earn a median of $83,580 per year ($40.18 per hour), which is 15% below the national median of $97,870. Entry-level workers earn around $56,250, while the most experienced speech-language pathologists reach about $134,420. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $83,580 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $83,580 is worth about $96,139 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #20 for real pay (vs #36 on the sticker number).

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$56,250
$27.04/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$83,580
$40.18/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$134,420
$64.62/hr

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $83,580 $96,139
Texas $99,910 $102,940 −$16,330
Missouri $89,280 $98,308 −$5,700
Tennessee $84,630 $92,119 −$1,050
Oklahoma $84,470 $96,160 −$890
Mississippi $78,130 $89,853 +$5,450
Louisiana $69,610 $78,917 +$13,970

Speech-Language Pathologist in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Arkansas?

Speech-language pathologists in Arkansas earn a median of $83,580 per year ($40.18 per hour), compared with $97,870 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay speech-language pathologists well?

At $83,580, Arkansas pays 15% below the national median for speech-language pathologists. An estimated 2,430 work in the state.

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