Speech-Language Pathologists pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,380 or more. The middle half of speech-language pathologists in Burlington earn between $79,660 and $101,450.
- $67K10th
- $80K25th
- $90KMedian
- $101K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,880 | $7,490 | $43.21 |
| Median | $90,330 | $7,528 | $43.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,660 | $6,638 | $38.30 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,450 | $8,454 | $48.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Burlington vs. Vermont and the U.S.
Speech-language pathologists in Burlington earn 4% more than the Vermont average ($86,040) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($98,170). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $97,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $89,880 | $90,330 | $67,360 | $103,380 | 140 |
| Vermont | $86,040 | $82,090 | $64,320 | $103,380 | 430 |
| 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 Burlington
On the average salary of $89,880, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $68,393 a year, or $5,699 a month and $2,631 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Is Burlington a good place for speech-language pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Burlington area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $89,880 buys what about $89,035 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Burlington ($60,020). A typical home costs $472,552, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Glens Falls, NY$86,430
- Albany, NY$88,860
- Manchester, NH$87,050
- Utica, NY$88,680
- Lewiston, ME$88,960
- Portland, ME$86,670
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 Burlington: questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make an hour in Burlington?
$43.21 an hour on average, and $43.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level speech-language pathologists salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the speech-language pathologists take-home pay in Burlington?
About $68,393 a year ($5,699 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,880. Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Do speech-language pathologists earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Burlington-South Burlington, VT (15540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.96, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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