Speech-Language Pathologists pay range in Cincinnati
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,610 or more. The middle half of speech-language pathologists in Cincinnati earn between $78,810 and $107,540.
- $61K10th
- $79K25th
- $96KMedian
- $108K75th
- $128K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $94,430 | $7,869 | $45.40 |
| Median | $95,930 | $7,994 | $46.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,810 | $6,568 | $37.89 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,540 | $8,962 | $51.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Cincinnati vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Speech-language pathologists in Cincinnati earn about the same as the Ohio average ($93,140) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($98,170). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $97,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $94,430 | $95,930 | $61,270 | $127,610 | 1,690 |
| Ohio | $93,140 | $93,300 | $61,840 | $125,330 | 7,270 |
| 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 Cincinnati
On the average salary of $94,430, a single filer in Cincinnati takes home about $71,400 a year, or $5,950 a month and $2,746 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $72,459 | $6,038 |
| Working in KY | $72,074 | $6,006 |
| Working in OH | $71,400 | $5,950 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Cincinnati a good place for speech-language pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Cincinnati area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.4), so the average $94,430 buys what about $99,014 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Cincinnati ($50,170). A typical home costs $311,270, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary in other Ohio cities
Cincinnati ranks 4th of 12 Ohio metro areas for this job; Cleveland pays the most ($99,100).
- Cleveland$99,100
- Akron$94,620
- Columbus$94,550
- Cincinnati$94,430
- Dayton$94,170
- Canton$92,210
- Toledo$89,650
- Springfield$88,570
- Lima$82,830
- Youngstown$82,420
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 Cincinnati: questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make an hour in Cincinnati?
$45.40 an hour on average, and $46.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level speech-language pathologists salary in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the speech-language pathologists take-home pay in Cincinnati?
About $71,400 a year ($5,950 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $94,430. Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do speech-language pathologists earn more in Cincinnati than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN (17140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.30, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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