How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Chicago?
$98,490a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $47.35 an hour or $8,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.35
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 370
- Jobs in the area
- 7,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,470Median: $98,490Highest 10%: $124,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,470 | $30.03 | |
| 25th | $77,960 | $37.48 | |
| Median | $98,490 | $47.35 | |
| 75th | $109,600 | $52.71 | |
| 90th | $124,400 | $59.81 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists.
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $97,900 |
| Rockford, IL | $96,740 |
| St. Louis, MO | $86,480 |
| Bloomington, IL | $84,330 |
| Champaign, IL | $82,570 |
| Springfield, IL | $82,280 |
| Peoria, IL | $82,060 |
| Decatur, IL | $81,600 |
| Davenport, IA | $78,320 |
| Kankakee, IL | $77,210 |
| Paducah, KY | $73,900 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| Surgeon | $462,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $446,500 |
| Dermatologist | $435,800 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Dentist | $269,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $47.35 ($98,490 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $98,490 against $97,870 nationally, 1% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $95,080, so Chicago pays 4% more.
Where does Chicago rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
102 of 370 metro areas with data.
How much does a speech-language pathologist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,400 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.