How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Kentucky?
$83,550a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in Kentucky. That is $40.17 an hour or $6,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.17
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,250Median: $83,550Highest 10%: $121,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,250 | $30.41 | |
| 25th | $70,250 | $33.77 | |
| Median | $83,550 | $40.17 | |
| 75th | $104,100 | $50.06 | |
| 90th | $121,100 | $58.22 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $103,400 |
| Huntington, WV | $98,700 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $95,930 |
| Clarksville, TN | $93,370 |
| Lexington, KY | $87,470 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $82,870 |
| Owensboro, KY | $81,270 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $79,380 |
| Paducah, KY | $73,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for speech-language pathologists.
| 34. Idaho | $84,380 |
| 35. Nebraska | $84,350 |
| 36. Arkansas | $83,580 |
| 37. Kentucky | $83,550 |
| 38. New Hampshire | $83,040 |
| 39. Wisconsin | $83,000 |
| 40. Maine | $82,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $40.17 ($83,550 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $83,550 against $97,870 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
Kentucky ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays speech-language pathologists the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $103,400 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.