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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$83,000/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$39.90/hr
▼ 15% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
2,940
public U.S. Median
$97,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$88,209 #43 of 51

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Wisconsin, explained

Speech-language pathologists in Wisconsin earn a median of $83,000 per year ($39.90 per hour), which is 15% below the national median of $97,870. Entry-level workers earn around $61,320, while the most experienced speech-language pathologists reach about $108,360. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $83,000 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $83,000 is worth about $88,209 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #43 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$61,320
$29.48/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$83,000
$39.90/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$108,360
$52.10/hr

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $83,000 $88,209
Illinois $95,080 $95,120 −$12,080
Minnesota $89,380 $90,630 −$6,380
Michigan $89,120 $92,624 −$6,120
Iowa $81,050 $92,352 +$1,950

Speech-Language Pathologist in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Wisconsin?

Speech-language pathologists in Wisconsin earn a median of $83,000 per year ($39.90 per hour), compared with $97,870 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay speech-language pathologists well?

At $83,000, Wisconsin pays 15% below the national median for speech-language pathologists. An estimated 2,940 work in the state.

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