Speech-Language Pathologists pay range in Fort Wayne
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,370 or more. The middle half of speech-language pathologists in Fort Wayne earn between $68,940 and $103,380.
- $52K10th
- $69K25th
- $83KMedian
- $103K75th
- $126K90th
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| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,540 | $7,378 | $42.57 |
| Median | $83,200 | $6,933 | $40.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,940 | $5,745 | $33.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,380 | $8,615 | $49.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Fort Wayne vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Speech-language pathologists in Fort Wayne earn 4% less than the Indiana average ($92,290) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($98,170). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $97,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $88,540 | $83,200 | $51,710 | $126,370 | 270 |
| Indiana | $92,290 | $87,360 | $60,990 | $122,930 | 3,310 |
| 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 Fort Wayne
On the average salary of $88,540, a single filer in Fort Wayne takes home about $67,100 a year, or $5,592 a month and $2,581 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). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Is Fort Wayne a good place for speech-language pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fort Wayne area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $88,540 buys what about $95,644 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Fort Wayne ($47,700). A typical home costs $259,816, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary in other Indiana cities
Fort Wayne ranks 6th of 10 Indiana metro areas for this job; Lafayette pays the most ($95,230).
- Lafayette$95,230
- Indianapolis$93,780
- Bloomington$93,280
- Evansville$90,580
- Terre Haute$88,780
- Fort Wayne$88,540
- South Bend$88,370
- Elkhart$86,840
- Muncie$84,230
- Michigan City$83,600
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 Fort Wayne: questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make an hour in Fort Wayne?
$42.57 an hour on average, and $40.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level speech-language pathologists salary in Fort Wayne?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the speech-language pathologists take-home pay in Fort Wayne?
About $67,100 a year ($5,592 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,540. Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Do speech-language pathologists earn more in Fort Wayne than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Fort Wayne, IN (23060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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