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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$95,080/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$45.71/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
9,040
public U.S. Median
$97,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$95,120 #24 of 51

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Illinois, explained

Speech-language pathologists in Illinois earn a median of $95,080 per year ($45.71 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $97,870. Entry-level workers earn around $60,870, while the most experienced speech-language pathologists reach about $123,800. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $95,080 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $95,080 is worth about $95,120 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #24 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$60,870
$29.26/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$95,080
$45.71/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$123,800
$59.52/hr

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $95,080 $95,120
Missouri $89,280 $98,308 +$5,800
Indiana $87,360 $93,604 +$7,720
Kentucky $83,550 $92,670 +$11,530
Wisconsin $83,000 $88,209 +$12,080
Iowa $81,050 $92,352 +$14,030

Speech-Language Pathologist in Illinois: FAQ

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Illinois?

Speech-language pathologists in Illinois earn a median of $95,080 per year ($45.71 per hour), compared with $97,870 nationally.

Does Illinois pay speech-language pathologists well?

At $95,080, Illinois pays 3% below the national median for speech-language pathologists. An estimated 9,040 work in the state.

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