Speech-Language Pathologists pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,770 or more. The middle half of speech-language pathologists in Charleston earn between $68,510 and $95,940.
- $64K10th
- $69K25th
- $69KMedian
- $96K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,670 | $6,556 | $37.82 |
| Median | $68,510 | $5,709 | $32.94 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,510 | $5,709 | $32.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,940 | $7,995 | $46.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Charleston vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Speech-language pathologists in Charleston earn 11% less than the West Virginia average ($88,180) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($98,170). At the median the gap is -30% against the U.S. median of $97,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $78,670 | $68,510 | $63,940 | $103,770 | 110 |
| West Virginia | $88,180 | $80,970 | $62,690 | $125,160 | 880 |
| 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 Charleston
On the average salary of $78,670, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $61,460 a year, or $5,122 a month and $2,364 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 (2026 rules).
Is Charleston a good place for speech-language pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.7), so the average $78,670 buys what about $88,675 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($45,830). A typical home costs $148,817, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary in other West Virginia cities
Charleston ranks 5th of 7 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Wheeling pays the most ($96,610).
- Wheeling$96,610
- Huntington$93,680
- Parkersburg$83,400
- Morgantown$80,300
- Charleston$78,670
- Beckley$78,550
- Weirton$76,850
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 Charleston: questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make an hour in Charleston?
$37.82 an hour on average, and $32.94 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level speech-language pathologists salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the speech-language pathologists take-home pay in Charleston?
About $61,460 a year ($5,122 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,670.
Do speech-language pathologists earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 Charleston, WV (16620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 0.86, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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