Speech-Language Pathologists pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $120,540 or more. The middle half of speech-language pathologists in Columbus earn between $71,400 and $110,680.
- $57K10th
- $71K25th
- $94KMedian
- $111K75th
- $121K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $90,830 | $7,569 | $43.67 |
| Median | $93,540 | $7,795 | $44.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $71,400 | $5,950 | $34.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $110,680 | $9,223 | $53.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Speech-language pathologists in Columbus earn about the same as the Georgia average ($93,470) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($98,170). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $97,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $90,830 | $93,540 | $57,350 | $120,540 | 140 |
| Georgia | $93,470 | $96,760 | $59,800 | $125,550 | 4,030 |
| United States | $98,170 | $97,870 | $62,900 | $134,160 | 183,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $90,830, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $68,945 a year, or $5,745 a month and $2,652 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in AL | $68,985 | $5,749 |
| Working in GA | $68,945 | $5,745 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for speech-language pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $90,830 buys what about $101,718 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 3rd of 12 Georgia metro areas for this job; Brunswick pays the most ($97,260).
Highest-paying cities for speech-language pathologists
El Centro, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($139,700).
- El Centro, CA$139,700
- Napa, CA$135,020
- San Jose, CA$134,270
- Santa Rosa, CA$132,480
- San Francisco, CA$130,240
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Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Columbus: questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make an hour in Columbus?
$43.67 an hour on average, and $44.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level speech-language pathologists salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $71,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the speech-language pathologists take-home pay in Columbus?
About $68,945 a year ($5,745 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $90,830.
Do speech-language pathologists earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($98,170).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1127; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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