Speech-Language Pathologists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $135,830 or more. The middle half of speech-language pathologists in Washington earn between $77,830 and $129,700.
- $73K10th
- $78K25th
- $100KMedian
- $130K75th
- $136K90th
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| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $104,380 | $8,698 | $50.18 |
| Median | $99,960 | $8,330 | $48.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,830 | $6,486 | $37.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $129,700 | $10,808 | $62.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Speech-language pathologists in Washington earn 8% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($112,940) and 6% more than 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $104,380 | $99,960 | $72,800 | $135,830 | 3,140 |
| Washington, D.C. | $112,940 | $109,380 | $81,800 | $137,140 | 390 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $104,380, a single filer in Washington takes home about $76,358 a year, or $6,363 a month and $2,937 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $78,370 | $6,531 |
| Working in MD | $77,512 | $6,459 |
| Working in VA | $77,074 | $6,423 |
| Working in DC | $76,358 | $6,363 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for speech-language pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $104,380 buys what about $95,863 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$90,140
- Baltimore, MD$97,210
- Winchester, VA$104,300
- Lexington Park, MD$100,130
- Gettysburg, PA$109,390
- Chambersburg, PA$97,150
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 Washington: questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make an hour in Washington?
$50.18 an hour on average, and $48.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level speech-language pathologists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the speech-language pathologists take-home pay in Washington?
About $76,358 a year ($6,363 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $104,380.
Do speech-language pathologists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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