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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$102,760/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.40/hr
▲ 5% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
690
public U.S. Median
$97,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$102,958 #5 of 51

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Delaware, explained

Speech-language pathologists in Delaware earn a median of $102,760 per year ($49.40 per hour), which is 5% above the national median of $97,870. Entry-level workers earn around $79,880, while the most experienced speech-language pathologists reach about $135,200. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $102,760 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $102,760 is worth about $102,958 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #5 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$79,880
$38.40/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$102,760
$49.40/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$135,200
$65.00/hr

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $102,760 $102,958
New Jersey $101,560 $93,341 +$1,200
Maryland $99,190 $94,504 +$3,570
Pennsylvania $92,960 $95,273 +$9,800

Speech-Language Pathologist in Delaware: FAQ

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Delaware?

Speech-language pathologists in Delaware earn a median of $102,760 per year ($49.40 per hour), compared with $97,870 nationally.

Does Delaware pay speech-language pathologists well?

At $102,760, Delaware pays 5% above the national median for speech-language pathologists. An estimated 690 work in the state.

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