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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual in Pennsylvania
$92,960/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$44.69/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Pennsylvania

groups Employed in PA
6,570
public U.S. Median
$97,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$95,273 #22 of 51

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Pennsylvania, explained

Speech-language pathologists in Pennsylvania earn a median of $92,960 per year ($44.69 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $97,870. Entry-level workers earn around $60,650, while the most experienced speech-language pathologists reach about $130,780. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Pennsylvania.

Is $92,960 good pay in Pennsylvania?

Adjusted for Pennsylvania's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $92,960 is worth about $95,273 in national buying power — ranking Pennsylvania #22 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay by experience in Pennsylvania

Entry level (10th pct)
$60,650
$29.16/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$92,960
$44.69/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$130,780
$62.88/hr

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs PA
Pennsylvania (here) $92,960 $95,273
Delaware $102,760 $102,958 −$9,800
New Jersey $101,560 $93,341 −$8,600
New York $100,610 $93,226 −$7,650
Maryland $99,190 $94,504 −$6,230
Ohio $93,300 $100,567 −$340
West Virginia $80,970 $90,472 +$11,990

Speech-Language Pathologist in Pennsylvania: FAQ

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Pennsylvania?

Speech-language pathologists in Pennsylvania earn a median of $92,960 per year ($44.69 per hour), compared with $97,870 nationally.

Does Pennsylvania pay speech-language pathologists well?

At $92,960, Pennsylvania pays 5% below the national median for speech-language pathologists. An estimated 6,570 work in the state.

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