Speech-Language Pathologists pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $118,410 or more. The middle half of speech-language pathologists in Pittsburgh earn between $61,810 and $100,160.
- $52K10th
- $62K25th
- $82KMedian
- $100K75th
- $118K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,740 | $6,978 | $40.26 |
| Median | $81,810 | $6,818 | $39.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,810 | $5,151 | $29.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,160 | $8,347 | $48.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Speech-language pathologists in Pittsburgh earn 11% less than the Pennsylvania average ($93,720) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($98,170). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $97,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $83,740 | $81,810 | $51,670 | $118,410 | 1,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $93,720 | $92,960 | $60,650 | $130,780 | 6,570 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $83,740, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $65,170 a year, or $5,431 a month and $2,507 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for speech-language pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $83,740 buys what about $88,454 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 16th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Gettysburg pays the most ($109,390).
- Gettysburg$109,390
- Lancaster$101,160
- Philadelphia$99,520
- Allentown$98,470
- York$97,360
- Chambersburg$97,150
- Scranton$94,990
- Lebanon$93,390
- State College$92,850
- Pittsburgh$83,740
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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$40.26 an hour on average, and $39.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level speech-language pathologists salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the speech-language pathologists take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $65,170 a year ($5,431 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,740. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do speech-language pathologists earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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