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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$110,750/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$53.25/hr
▲ 13% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
4,420
public U.S. Median
$97,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$107,470 #1 of 51

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Colorado, explained

Speech-language pathologists in Colorado earn a median of $110,750 per year ($53.25 per hour), which is 13% above the national median of $97,870. Entry-level workers earn around $73,900, while the most experienced speech-language pathologists reach about $164,520. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $110,750 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $110,750 is worth about $107,470 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #1 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$73,900
$35.53/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$110,750
$53.25/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$164,520
$79.10/hr

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $110,750 $107,470
New Mexico $98,690 $107,025 +$12,060
Utah $91,560 $92,612 +$19,190
Oklahoma $84,470 $96,160 +$26,280
Nebraska $84,350 $93,615 +$26,400
Wyoming $82,040 $88,509 +$28,710
Kansas $80,120 $88,955 +$30,630

Speech-Language Pathologist in Colorado: FAQ

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Colorado?

Speech-language pathologists in Colorado earn a median of $110,750 per year ($53.25 per hour), compared with $97,870 nationally.

Does Colorado pay speech-language pathologists well?

At $110,750, Colorado pays 13% above the national median for speech-language pathologists. An estimated 4,420 work in the state.

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