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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$80,120/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.52/hr
▼ 18% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
1,690
public U.S. Median
$97,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$88,955 #39 of 51

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Kansas, explained

Speech-language pathologists in Kansas earn a median of $80,120 per year ($38.52 per hour), which is 18% below the national median of $97,870. Entry-level workers earn around $59,390, while the most experienced speech-language pathologists reach about $108,390. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $80,120 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $80,120 is worth about $88,955 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #39 for real pay (vs #45 on the sticker number).

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$59,390
$28.55/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$80,120
$38.52/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$108,390
$52.11/hr

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $80,120 $88,955
Colorado $110,750 $107,470 −$30,630
Missouri $89,280 $98,308 −$9,160
Oklahoma $84,470 $96,160 −$4,350
Nebraska $84,350 $93,615 −$4,230

Speech-Language Pathologist in Kansas: FAQ

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Kansas?

Speech-language pathologists in Kansas earn a median of $80,120 per year ($38.52 per hour), compared with $97,870 nationally.

Does Kansas pay speech-language pathologists well?

At $80,120, Kansas pays 18% below the national median for speech-language pathologists. An estimated 1,690 work in the state.

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