How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Missouri?
$89,280a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in Missouri. That is $42.92 an hour or $7,440 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.92
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,180Median: $89,280Highest 10%: $119,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,180 | $27.97 | |
| 25th | $71,520 | $34.38 | |
| Median | $89,280 | $42.92 | |
| 75th | $103,200 | $49.63 | |
| 90th | $119,200 | $57.33 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $97,900 |
| Columbia, MO | $97,610 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $93,880 |
| Springfield, MO | $92,460 |
| St. Louis, MO | $86,480 |
| Kansas City, MO | $86,120 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $83,740 |
| Joplin, MO | $81,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for speech-language pathologists.
| 25. Utah | $91,560 |
| 26. South Carolina | $90,530 |
| 27. Minnesota | $89,380 |
| 28. Missouri | $89,280 |
| 29. Michigan | $89,120 |
| 30. Indiana | $87,360 |
| 31. North Carolina | $86,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $42.92 ($89,280 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $89,280 against $97,870 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Missouri rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
Missouri ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays speech-language pathologists the most?
Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, with a median of $97,900 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.