How much does a speech-language pathologist make in California?
$119,000a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in California. That is $57.20 an hour or $9,914 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.20
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,750Median: $119,000Highest 10%: $160,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,750 | $38.34 | |
| 25th | $98,920 | $47.56 | |
| Median | $119,000 | $57.20 | |
| 75th | $135,100 | $64.94 | |
| 90th | $160,900 | $77.36 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| El Centro, CA | $133,800 |
| San Jose, CA | $132,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $130,900 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $127,500 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $126,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $126,400 |
| Vallejo, CA | $124,400 |
| Napa, CA | $123,900 |
| Salinas, CA | $122,800 |
| Hanford, CA | $120,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $119,700 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $118,700 |
| Stockton, CA | $118,700 |
| Riverside, CA | $118,600 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $117,400 |
| Modesto, CA | $116,800 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $115,600 |
| Oxnard, CA | $115,100 |
| Merced, CA | $114,200 |
| Fresno, CA | $111,000 |
| Chico, CA | $110,700 |
| Yuba City, CA | $109,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $109,700 |
| Visalia, CA | $106,800 |
| Redding, CA | $99,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for speech-language pathologists.
| 1. California | $119,000 |
| 2. Colorado | $110,800 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $109,400 |
| 4. Washington | $105,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $57.20 ($119,000 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $119,000 against $97,870 nationally, 22% more.
Where does California rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
California ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays speech-language pathologists the most?
El Centro, CA, with a median of $133,800 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.