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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$81,050/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.97/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
1,540
public U.S. Median
$97,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$92,352 #33 of 51

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Iowa, explained

Speech-language pathologists in Iowa earn a median of $81,050 per year ($38.97 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $97,870. Entry-level workers earn around $63,270, while the most experienced speech-language pathologists reach about $106,460. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $81,050 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $81,050 is worth about $92,352 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #33 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$63,270
$30.42/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$81,050
$38.97/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$106,460
$51.18/hr

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $81,050 $92,352
Illinois $95,080 $95,120 −$14,030
Minnesota $89,380 $90,630 −$8,330
Missouri $89,280 $98,308 −$8,230
Nebraska $84,350 $93,615 −$3,300
Wisconsin $83,000 $88,209 −$1,950
South Dakota $65,680 $74,143 +$15,370

Speech-Language Pathologist in Iowa: FAQ

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Iowa?

Speech-language pathologists in Iowa earn a median of $81,050 per year ($38.97 per hour), compared with $97,870 nationally.

Does Iowa pay speech-language pathologists well?

At $81,050, Iowa pays 17% below the national median for speech-language pathologists. An estimated 1,540 work in the state.

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