Speech-Language Pathologists pay range in Dayton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $121,930 or more. The middle half of speech-language pathologists in Dayton earn between $81,020 and $104,690.
- $70K10th
- $81K25th
- $97KMedian
- $105K75th
- $122K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $94,170 | $7,848 | $45.27 |
| Median | $96,920 | $8,077 | $46.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,020 | $6,752 | $38.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,690 | $8,724 | $50.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Dayton vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Speech-language pathologists in Dayton 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 -1% against the U.S. median of $97,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | $94,170 | $96,920 | $69,820 | $121,930 | 490 |
| 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 Dayton
On the average salary of $94,170, a single filer in Dayton takes home about $70,570 a year, or $5,881 a month and $2,714 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Dayton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Dayton a good place for speech-language pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Dayton area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $94,170 buys what about $101,592 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Dayton ($49,980). A typical home costs $186,200, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary in other Ohio cities
Dayton ranks 5th 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 Dayton: questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make an hour in Dayton?
$45.27 an hour on average, and $46.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level speech-language pathologists salary in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the speech-language pathologists take-home pay in Dayton?
About $70,570 a year ($5,881 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $94,170. Includes Dayton's local income tax (2.5%); 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 Dayton 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 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH (19430). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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 Dayton's local income tax (2.5%); 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 1.11, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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