How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Portland?
$107,700a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $51.75 an hour or $8,971 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.75
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 370
- Jobs in the area
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,720Median: $107,700Highest 10%: $143,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,720 | $39.29 | |
| 25th | $94,190 | $45.28 | |
| Median | $107,700 | $51.75 | |
| 75th | $131,600 | $63.27 | |
| 90th | $143,800 | $69.13 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists.
| Bend, OR | $109,600 |
| Salem, OR | $102,400 |
| Eugene, OR | $96,260 |
| Medford, OR | $93,580 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $51.75 ($107,700 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $107,700 against $97,870 nationally, 10% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $102,700, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
35 of 370 metro areas with data.
How much does a speech-language pathologist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $143,800 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.