Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Nebraska

Speech-language pathologists in Nebraska earn the most in Lincoln (average $94,570 a year) and the least in Omaha ($86,290), across the 3 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the speech-language pathologists average at $87,030 and the median at $84,350 for 1,310 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $98,170.

Speech-Language Pathologists average salary by city in Nebraska

Lincoln$94,570
Grand Island$93,590
Omaha$86,290

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lincoln	$94,570	$91,860	$83,360	$71,937	92
Grand Island	$93,590	$86,270	$80,750	$71,292	87
Omaha	$86,290	$82,650	$75,870	$66,488	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Speech-Language Pathologists salary in other states

Speech-Language Pathologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

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.
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.

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