Speech-Language Pathologists pay range in State College
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $118,670 or more. The middle half of speech-language pathologists in State College earn between $78,990 and $110,530.
- $62K10th
- $79K25th
- $96KMedian
- $111K75th
- $119K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,850 | $7,738 | $44.64 |
| Median | $96,460 | $8,038 | $46.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,990 | $6,582 | $37.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $110,530 | $9,211 | $53.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in State College vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Speech-language pathologists in State College earn about the same as the Pennsylvania average ($93,720) and 5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College | $92,850 | $96,460 | $61,530 | $118,670 | 40 |
| 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 State College
On the average salary of $92,850, a single filer in State College takes home about $71,299 a year, or $5,942 a month and $2,742 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% 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 State College a good place for speech-language pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the State College area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.8), so the average $92,850 buys what about $95,957 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in State College ($49,220). A typical home costs $353,680, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
State College ranks 9th 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
- Harrisburg$92,350
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 State College: questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make an hour in State College?
$44.64 an hour on average, and $46.37 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level speech-language pathologists salary in State College?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the speech-language pathologists take-home pay in State College?
About $71,299 a year ($5,942 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,850. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do speech-language pathologists earn more in State College than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 State College, PA (44300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- 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 0.51, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.51).
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