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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$87,360/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$42.00/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
3,310
public U.S. Median
$97,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$93,604 #27 of 51

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Indiana, explained

Speech-language pathologists in Indiana earn a median of $87,360 per year ($42.00 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $97,870. Entry-level workers earn around $60,990, while the most experienced speech-language pathologists reach about $122,930. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $87,360 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $87,360 is worth about $93,604 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #27 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$60,990
$29.32/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$87,360
$42.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$122,930
$59.10/hr

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $87,360 $93,604
Illinois $95,080 $95,120 −$7,720
Ohio $93,300 $100,567 −$5,940
Michigan $89,120 $92,624 −$1,760
Kentucky $83,550 $92,670 +$3,810

Speech-Language Pathologist in Indiana: FAQ

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Indiana?

Speech-language pathologists in Indiana earn a median of $87,360 per year ($42.00 per hour), compared with $97,870 nationally.

Does Indiana pay speech-language pathologists well?

At $87,360, Indiana pays 11% below the national median for speech-language pathologists. An estimated 3,310 work in the state.

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