How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Seattle?
$108,700a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $52.25 an hour or $9,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.25
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 370
- Jobs in the area
- 1,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,190Median: $108,700Highest 10%: $134,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,190 | $40.96 | |
| 25th | $99,000 | $47.60 | |
| Median | $108,700 | $52.25 | |
| 75th | $127,900 | $61.50 | |
| 90th | $134,900 | $64.87 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists.
| Portland, OR | $107,700 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $106,000 |
| Bremerton, WA | $104,400 |
| Yakima, WA | $103,500 |
| Kennewick, WA | $103,400 |
| Olympia, WA | $101,400 |
| Spokane, WA | $100,500 |
| Bellingham, WA | $100,500 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $99,530 |
| Longview, WA | $98,710 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $52.25 ($108,700 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $108,700 against $97,870 nationally, 11% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $105,600, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
32 of 370 metro areas with data.
How much does a speech-language pathologist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,900 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.