How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Cleveland?
$98,900a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $47.55 an hour or $8,242 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.55
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 96 of 370
- Jobs in the area
- 1,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,930Median: $98,900Highest 10%: $151,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,930 | $31.22 | |
| 25th | $78,400 | $37.69 | |
| Median | $98,900 | $47.55 | |
| 75th | $115,300 | $55.43 | |
| 90th | $151,000 | $72.61 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists.
| Wheeling, WV | $101,800 |
| Akron, OH | $98,800 |
| Huntington, WV | $98,700 |
| Dayton, OH | $96,920 |
| Columbus, OH | $96,460 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $95,930 |
| Canton, OH | $95,030 |
| Toledo, OH | $89,010 |
| Springfield, OH | $82,030 |
| Sandusky, OH | $82,020 |
| Lima, OH | $80,810 |
| Youngstown, OH | $79,160 |
| Mansfield, OH | $77,570 |
| Weirton, WV | $72,730 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Neurologist | $383,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $324,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $323,500 |
| Orthodontist | $318,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $271,800 |
| Physician | $248,400 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Pediatrician | $218,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $47.55 ($98,900 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Cleveland than the national average?
Yes: $98,900 against $97,870 nationally, 1% more.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $93,300, so Cleveland pays 6% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
96 of 370 metro areas with data.
How much does a speech-language pathologist make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $151,000 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.