Speech-Language Pathologists pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,920 or more. The middle half of speech-language pathologists in Bismarck earn between $61,630 and $83,400.
- $62K10th
- $62K25th
- $77KMedian
- $83K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,350 | $6,612 | $38.15 |
| Median | $76,770 | $6,398 | $36.91 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,630 | $5,136 | $29.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,400 | $6,950 | $40.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Speech-language pathologists in Bismarck earn 4% more than the North Dakota average ($75,980) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($98,170). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $97,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $79,350 | $76,770 | $61,520 | $103,920 | 130 |
| North Dakota | $75,980 | $75,240 | $56,140 | $103,350 | 630 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $79,350, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $64,386 a year, or $5,366 a month and $2,476 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for speech-language pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $79,350 buys what about $87,175 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 1st of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Bismarck$79,350
- Fargo$79,000
- Minot$77,840
- Grand Forks$77,370
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 Bismarck: questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make an hour in Bismarck?
$38.15 an hour on average, and $36.91 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level speech-language pathologists salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the speech-language pathologists take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $64,386 a year ($5,366 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,350.
Do speech-language pathologists earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.54, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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