How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Richmond?
$96,080a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $46.19 an hour or $8,007 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.19
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 132 of 370
- Jobs in the area
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,700Median: $96,080Highest 10%: $124,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,700 | $32.55 | |
| 25th | $81,530 | $39.20 | |
| Median | $96,080 | $46.19 | |
| 75th | $116,800 | $56.15 | |
| 90th | $124,800 | $60.00 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists.
| Washington, DC | $99,960 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $97,870 |
| Winchester, VA | $96,040 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $94,800 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $93,410 |
| Roanoke, VA | $91,560 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $85,770 |
| Staunton, VA | $82,280 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $79,720 |
| Kingsport, TN | $78,940 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $450,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $290,900 |
| Physician | $284,100 |
| Surgeon | $259,300 |
| Physician | $240,200 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $235,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $224,200 |
| Dentist | $218,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $208,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $46.19 ($96,080 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $96,080 against $97,870 nationally, 2% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $96,250, so Richmond pays 0% more.
Where does Richmond rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
132 of 370 metro areas with data.
How much does a speech-language pathologist make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,800 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.