How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Illinois?
$95,080a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in Illinois. That is $45.71 an hour or $7,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.71
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,870Median: $95,080Highest 10%: $123,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,870 | $29.26 | |
| 25th | $76,590 | $36.82 | |
| Median | $95,080 | $45.71 | |
| 75th | $108,300 | $52.08 | |
| 90th | $123,800 | $59.52 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $98,490 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for speech-language pathologists.
| 19. Hawaii | $97,560 |
| 20. Georgia | $96,760 |
| 21. Virginia | $96,250 |
| 22. Illinois | $95,080 |
| 23. Ohio | $93,300 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $92,960 |
| 25. Utah | $91,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $45.71 ($95,080 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $95,080 against $97,870 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Illinois rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
Illinois ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays speech-language pathologists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $98,490 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.