How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Madison?
$86,890a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $41.77 an hour or $7,241 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.77
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 201 of 370
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,740Median: $86,890Highest 10%: $119,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,740 | $31.13 | |
| 25th | $73,660 | $35.41 | |
| Median | $86,890 | $41.77 | |
| 75th | $103,400 | $49.70 | |
| 90th | $119,400 | $57.42 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $93,370 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $88,190 |
| Appleton, WI | $82,060 |
| Duluth, MN | $82,000 |
| Racine, WI | $81,940 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $81,670 |
| Green Bay, WI | $80,810 |
| La Crosse, WI | $79,300 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $78,880 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $78,770 |
| Kenosha, WI | $78,560 |
| Janesville, WI | $78,130 |
| Wausau, WI | $78,030 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $75,840 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $340,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $329,700 |
| Physician | $301,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $296,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $291,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $284,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $227,700 |
| Dentist | $176,500 |
| Pharmacist | $158,100 |
| Radiologist | $135,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $41.77 ($86,890 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $86,890 against $97,870 nationally, 11% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $83,000, so Madison pays 5% more.
Where does Madison rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
201 of 370 metro areas with data.
How much does a speech-language pathologist make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,400 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.