Speech-Language Pathologists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$95,410
↑ 38.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Speech-Language Pathologists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Speech-Language Pathologists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 38.1% since 2011 ($69,100 → $95,410)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $95,410
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.7%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -6%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,410 | +6.9% |
| 2023 | $89,290 | +6.1% |
| 2022 | $84,140 | +6.4% |
| 2021 | $79,060 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | $80,480 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | $79,120 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | $77,510 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | $76,610 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | $74,680 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | $73,410 | +2.6% |
| 2014 | $71,550 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | $70,810 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | $69,870 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | $69,100 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.