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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$89,120/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$42.84/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
4,730
public U.S. Median
$97,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$92,624 #31 of 51

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Michigan, explained

Speech-language pathologists in Michigan earn a median of $89,120 per year ($42.84 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $97,870. Entry-level workers earn around $62,430, while the most experienced speech-language pathologists reach about $108,670. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $89,120 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $89,120 is worth about $92,624 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #31 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,430
$30.01/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$89,120
$42.84/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$108,670
$52.25/hr

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $89,120 $92,624
Ohio $93,300 $100,567 −$4,180
Indiana $87,360 $93,604 +$1,760
Wisconsin $83,000 $88,209 +$6,120

Speech-Language Pathologist in Michigan: FAQ

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Michigan?

Speech-language pathologists in Michigan earn a median of $89,120 per year ($42.84 per hour), compared with $97,870 nationally.

Does Michigan pay speech-language pathologists well?

At $89,120, Michigan pays 9% below the national median for speech-language pathologists. An estimated 4,730 work in the state.

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