How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Springfield?
$82,280a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $39.56 an hour or $6,857 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.56
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 258 of 370
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,950Median: $82,280Highest 10%: $118,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,950 | $26.90 | |
| 25th | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| Median | $82,280 | $39.56 | |
| 75th | $105,100 | $50.53 | |
| 90th | $118,300 | $56.89 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists.
| Chicago, IL | $98,490 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $97,900 |
| Rockford, IL | $96,740 |
| St. Louis, MO | $86,480 |
| Bloomington, IL | $84,330 |
| Champaign, IL | $82,570 |
| Peoria, IL | $82,060 |
| Decatur, IL | $81,600 |
| Davenport, IA | $78,320 |
| Kankakee, IL | $77,210 |
| Paducah, KY | $73,900 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $438,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $218,300 |
| Pediatrician | $217,000 |
| Dentist | $209,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $167,300 |
| Pharmacist | $135,400 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,800 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,200 |
| Physical Therapist | $116,000 |
| Occupational Therapist | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $39.56 ($82,280 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $82,280 against $97,870 nationally, 16% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $95,080, so Springfield pays 13% less.
Where does Springfield rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
258 of 370 metro areas with data.
How much does a speech-language pathologist make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $118,300 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.