How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Atlanta?
$102,900a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $49.45 an hour or $8,572 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.45
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 370
- Jobs in the area
- 2,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,360Median: $102,900Highest 10%: $129,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,360 | $30.46 | |
| 25th | $75,840 | $36.46 | |
| Median | $102,900 | $49.45 | |
| 75th | $110,700 | $53.20 | |
| 90th | $129,200 | $62.10 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists.
| Brunswick, GA | $100,200 |
| Athens, GA | $93,890 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $93,740 |
| Columbus, GA | $93,540 |
| Rome, GA | $85,440 |
| Savannah, GA | $83,390 |
| Augusta, GA | $82,950 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $82,500 |
| Macon, GA | $81,780 |
| Gainesville, GA | $76,980 |
| Valdosta, GA | $70,870 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $49.45 ($102,900 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $102,900 against $97,870 nationally, 5% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $96,760, so Atlanta pays 6% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
52 of 370 metro areas with data.
How much does a speech-language pathologist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,200 or more.
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.