How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Alabama?
$73,660a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in Alabama. That is $35.41 an hour or $6,138 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.41
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,010Median: $73,660Highest 10%: $109,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,010 | $27.89 | |
| 25th | $63,760 | $30.65 | |
| Median | $73,660 | $35.41 | |
| 75th | $88,990 | $42.78 | |
| 90th | $109,300 | $52.55 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, GA | $93,540 |
| Gadsden, AL | $80,070 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $78,000 |
| Birmingham, AL | $75,750 |
| Huntsville, AL | $74,680 |
| Auburn, AL | $74,150 |
| Florence, AL | $72,870 |
| Daphne, AL | $71,200 |
| Montgomery, AL | $70,810 |
| Dothan, AL | $69,870 |
| Anniston, AL | $69,860 |
| Mobile, AL | $69,450 |
| Decatur, AL | $67,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for speech-language pathologists.
| 46. Montana | $78,740 |
| 47. Mississippi | $78,130 |
| 48. North Dakota | $75,240 |
| 49. Alabama | $73,660 |
| 50. Louisiana | $69,610 |
| 51. South Dakota | $65,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $35.41 ($73,660 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $73,660 against $97,870 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Alabama rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
Alabama ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays speech-language pathologists the most?
Columbus, GA-AL, with a median of $93,540 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.