How much does a speech-language pathologist make in New Jersey?
$101,600a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in New Jersey. That is $48.83 an hour or $8,463 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.83
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,620Median: $101,600Highest 10%: $167,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,620 | $34.43 | |
| 25th | $82,680 | $39.75 | |
| Median | $101,600 | $48.83 | |
| 75th | $128,900 | $61.98 | |
| 90th | $167,200 | $80.40 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $107,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $100,100 |
| Allentown, PA | $95,960 |
| Trenton, NJ | $94,810 |
| Vineland, NJ | $88,410 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $85,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for speech-language pathologists.
| 7. Delaware | $102,800 |
| 8. Alaska | $102,700 |
| 9. Oregon | $102,700 |
| 10. New Jersey | $101,600 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $101,300 |
| 12. New York | $100,600 |
| 13. Connecticut | $100,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $48.83 ($101,600 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $101,600 against $97,870 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
New Jersey ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays speech-language pathologists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $107,900 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.