How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Sacramento?
$126,400a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $60.75 an hour or $10,530 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.75
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 370
- Jobs in the area
- 1,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,030Median: $126,400Highest 10%: $148,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,030 | $40.88 | |
| 25th | $102,600 | $49.33 | |
| Median | $126,400 | $60.75 | |
| 75th | $137,300 | $66.01 | |
| 90th | $148,300 | $71.30 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists.
| El Centro, CA | $133,800 |
| San Jose, CA | $132,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $130,900 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $127,500 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $126,900 |
| Vallejo, CA | $124,400 |
| Napa, CA | $123,900 |
| Salinas, CA | $122,800 |
| Hanford, CA | $120,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $119,700 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $118,700 |
| Stockton, CA | $118,700 |
| Riverside, CA | $118,600 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $117,400 |
| Modesto, CA | $116,800 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $115,600 |
| Oxnard, CA | $115,100 |
| Merced, CA | $114,200 |
| Fresno, CA | $111,000 |
| Chico, CA | $110,700 |
| Yuba City, CA | $109,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $109,700 |
| Visalia, CA | $106,800 |
| Redding, CA | $99,210 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pediatrician | $395,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $312,600 |
| Physician | $308,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $60.75 ($126,400 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $126,400 against $97,870 nationally, 29% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $119,000, so Sacramento pays 6% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
7 of 370 metro areas with data.
How much does a speech-language pathologist make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $148,300 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.