How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Iowa?
$81,050a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in Iowa. That is $38.97 an hour or $6,754 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.97
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,270Median: $81,050Highest 10%: $106,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,270 | $30.42 | |
| 25th | $70,470 | $33.88 | |
| Median | $81,050 | $38.97 | |
| 75th | $95,970 | $46.14 | |
| 90th | $106,500 | $51.18 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dubuque, IA | $85,030 |
| Des Moines, IA | $84,080 |
| Ames, IA | $83,170 |
| Omaha, NE | $82,650 |
| Sioux City, IA | $81,900 |
| Waterloo, IA | $81,050 |
| Iowa City, IA | $78,960 |
| Davenport, IA | $78,320 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $77,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for speech-language pathologists.
| 40. Maine | $82,660 |
| 41. Vermont | $82,090 |
| 42. Wyoming | $82,040 |
| 43. Iowa | $81,050 |
| 44. West Virginia | $80,970 |
| 45. Kansas | $80,120 |
| 46. Montana | $78,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $38.97 ($81,050 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $81,050 against $97,870 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Iowa rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
Iowa ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays speech-language pathologists the most?
Dubuque, IA, with a median of $85,030 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.