How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Louisiana?
$69,610a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in Louisiana. That is $33.47 an hour or $5,801 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.47
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,480Median: $69,610Highest 10%: $107,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,480 | $25.71 | |
| 25th | $60,790 | $29.23 | |
| Median | $69,610 | $33.47 | |
| 75th | $90,660 | $43.59 | |
| 90th | $107,700 | $51.75 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $79,460 |
| Monroe, LA | $78,860 |
| New Orleans, LA | $77,420 |
| Alexandria, LA | $77,080 |
| Lafayette, LA | $69,610 |
| Houma, LA | $67,070 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $65,020 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $64,720 |
| Hammond, LA | $61,300 |
| Slidell, LA | $60,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for speech-language pathologists.
| 47. Mississippi | $78,130 |
| 48. North Dakota | $75,240 |
| 49. Alabama | $73,660 |
| 50. Louisiana | $69,610 |
| 51. South Dakota | $65,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $33.47 ($69,610 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $69,610 against $97,870 nationally, 29% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
Louisiana ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays speech-language pathologists the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $79,460 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.