How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Salem?
$102,400a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $49.21 an hour or $8,530 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.21
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 370
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,130Median: $102,400Highest 10%: $135,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,130 | $37.08 | |
| 25th | $84,620 | $40.68 | |
| Median | $102,400 | $49.21 | |
| 75th | $124,600 | $59.89 | |
| 90th | $135,400 | $65.09 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists.
| Bend, OR | $109,600 |
| Portland, OR | $107,700 |
| Eugene, OR | $96,260 |
| Medford, OR | $93,580 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $374,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,200 |
| Pediatrician | $256,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $212,300 |
| Pharmacist | $169,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $162,600 |
| Physician Assistant | $144,200 |
| Optometrist | $134,600 |
| Registered Nurse | $131,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $49.21 ($102,400 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $102,400 against $97,870 nationally, 5% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $102,700, so Salem pays 0% more.
Where does Salem rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
57 of 370 metro areas with data.
How much does a speech-language pathologist make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,400 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.