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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$78,740/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.86/hr
▼ 20% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
490
public U.S. Median
$97,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$83,195 #47 of 51

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Montana, explained

Speech-language pathologists in Montana earn a median of $78,740 per year ($37.86 per hour), which is 20% below the national median of $97,870. Entry-level workers earn around $58,460, while the most experienced speech-language pathologists reach about $106,330. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $78,740 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $78,740 is worth about $83,195 in national buying power — ranking Montana #47 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$58,460
$28.11/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$78,740
$37.86/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$106,330
$51.12/hr

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $78,740 $83,195
Idaho $84,380 $88,362 −$5,640
Wyoming $82,040 $88,509 −$3,300
North Dakota $75,240 $84,578 +$3,500
South Dakota $65,680 $74,143 +$13,060

Speech-Language Pathologist in Montana: FAQ

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Montana?

Speech-language pathologists in Montana earn a median of $78,740 per year ($37.86 per hour), compared with $97,870 nationally.

Does Montana pay speech-language pathologists well?

At $78,740, Montana pays 20% below the national median for speech-language pathologists. An estimated 490 work in the state.

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