Speech-Language Pathologists pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,710 or more. The middle half of speech-language pathologists in Providence earn between $86,380 and $108,200.
- $69K10th
- $86K25th
- $100KMedian
- $108K75th
- $128K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $100,070 | $8,339 | $48.11 |
| Median | $99,720 | $8,310 | $47.94 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $86,380 | $7,198 | $41.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $108,200 | $9,017 | $52.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Speech-language pathologists in Providence earn 4% less than the Rhode Island average ($103,850) and about the same as 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $100,070 | $99,720 | $68,600 | $127,710 | 1,090 |
| Rhode Island | $103,850 | $104,000 | $75,270 | $130,830 | 720 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $100,070, a single filer in Providence takes home about $76,078 a year, or $6,340 a month and $2,926 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $76,078 | $6,340 |
| Working in MA | $74,546 | $6,212 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for speech-language pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $100,070 buys what about $98,327 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$96,830
- Worcester, MA$101,250
- Boston, MA$103,120
- Barnstable, MA$104,210
- Hartford, CT$100,160
- Springfield, MA$95,410
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 Providence: questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make an hour in Providence?
$48.11 an hour on average, and $47.94 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level speech-language pathologists salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $86,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the speech-language pathologists take-home pay in Providence?
About $76,078 a year ($6,340 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $100,070. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do speech-language pathologists earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). 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: 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is 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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