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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$93,300/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$44.86/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
7,270
public U.S. Median
$97,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$100,567 #8 of 51

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Ohio, explained

Speech-language pathologists in Ohio earn a median of $93,300 per year ($44.86 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $97,870. Entry-level workers earn around $61,840, while the most experienced speech-language pathologists reach about $125,330. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $93,300 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $93,300 is worth about $100,567 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #8 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$61,840
$29.73/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$93,300
$44.86/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$125,330
$60.25/hr

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $93,300 $100,567
Pennsylvania $92,960 $95,273 +$340
Michigan $89,120 $92,624 +$4,180
Indiana $87,360 $93,604 +$5,940
Kentucky $83,550 $92,670 +$9,750
West Virginia $80,970 $90,472 +$12,330

Speech-Language Pathologist in Ohio: FAQ

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Ohio?

Speech-language pathologists in Ohio earn a median of $93,300 per year ($44.86 per hour), compared with $97,870 nationally.

Does Ohio pay speech-language pathologists well?

At $93,300, Ohio pays 5% below the national median for speech-language pathologists. An estimated 7,270 work in the state.

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