How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Mississippi?
$78,130a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in Mississippi. That is $37.56 an hour or $6,511 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.56
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,280Median: $78,130Highest 10%: $106,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,280 | $24.17 | |
| 25th | $62,080 | $29.85 | |
| Median | $78,130 | $37.56 | |
| 75th | $97,860 | $47.05 | |
| 90th | $106,200 | $51.04 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $86,120 |
| Gulfport, MS | $78,920 |
| Jackson, MS | $78,670 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $74,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for speech-language pathologists.
| 44. West Virginia | $80,970 |
| 45. Kansas | $80,120 |
| 46. Montana | $78,740 |
| 47. Mississippi | $78,130 |
| 48. North Dakota | $75,240 |
| 49. Alabama | $73,660 |
| 50. Louisiana | $69,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $37.56 ($78,130 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $78,130 against $97,870 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
Mississippi ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays speech-language pathologists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $86,120 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.