verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$105,550/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$50.74/hr
▲ 8% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
3,570
public U.S. Median
$97,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$98,633 #13 of 51

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Washington, explained

Speech-language pathologists in Washington earn a median of $105,550 per year ($50.74 per hour), which is 8% above the national median of $97,870. Entry-level workers earn around $81,330, while the most experienced speech-language pathologists reach about $132,630. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $105,550 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $105,550 is worth about $98,633 in national buying power — ranking Washington #13 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$81,330
$39.10/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$105,550
$50.74/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$132,630
$63.76/hr

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $105,550 $98,633
Oregon $102,660 $99,322 +$2,890
Idaho $84,380 $88,362 +$21,170

Speech-Language Pathologist in Washington: FAQ

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Washington?

Speech-language pathologists in Washington earn a median of $105,550 per year ($50.74 per hour), compared with $97,870 nationally.

Does Washington pay speech-language pathologists well?

At $105,550, Washington pays 8% above the national median for speech-language pathologists. An estimated 3,570 work in the state.

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