How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Providence?
$99,720a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $47.94 an hour or $8,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.94
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 370
- Jobs in the area
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,600Median: $99,720Highest 10%: $127,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,600 | $32.98 | |
| 25th | $86,380 | $41.53 | |
| Median | $99,720 | $47.94 | |
| 75th | $108,200 | $52.02 | |
| 90th | $127,700 | $61.40 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Ophthalmologist | $399,000 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $47.94 ($99,720 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $99,720 against $97,870 nationally, 2% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $104,000, so Providence pays 4% less.
Where does Providence rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
83 of 370 metro areas with data.
How much does a speech-language pathologist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,700 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.