Speech-Language Pathologists pay range in Peoria
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,940 or more. The middle half of speech-language pathologists in Peoria earn between $64,820 and $98,810.
- $57K10th
- $65K25th
- $82KMedian
- $99K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,110 | $6,926 | $39.96 |
| Median | $82,060 | $6,838 | $39.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,820 | $5,402 | $31.16 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,810 | $8,234 | $47.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Peoria vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Speech-language pathologists in Peoria earn 10% less than the Illinois average ($92,660) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($98,170). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $97,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $83,110 | $82,060 | $57,320 | $103,940 | 210 |
| Illinois | $92,660 | $95,080 | $60,870 | $123,800 | 9,040 |
| 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 Peoria
On the average salary of $83,110, a single filer in Peoria takes home about $63,325 a year, or $5,277 a month and $2,436 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Peoria a good place for speech-language pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Peoria area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $83,110 buys what about $91,098 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Peoria ($49,590). A typical home costs $172,742, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary in other Illinois cities
Peoria ranks 7th of 8 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($95,200).
- Chicago$95,200
- Rockford$90,170
- Decatur$88,750
- Springfield$86,680
- Champaign$85,810
- Bloomington$83,580
- Peoria$83,110
- Kankakee$82,030
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 Peoria: questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make an hour in Peoria?
$39.96 an hour on average, and $39.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level speech-language pathologists salary in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the speech-language pathologists take-home pay in Peoria?
About $63,325 a year ($5,277 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,110.
Do speech-language pathologists earn more in Peoria than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Peoria, IL (37900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.08, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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