How much does a speech-language pathologist make in St. Louis?
$86,480a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $41.58 an hour or $7,207 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.58
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 204 of 370
- Jobs in the area
- 1,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,180Median: $86,480Highest 10%: $113,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,180 | $27.97 | |
| 25th | $70,690 | $33.99 | |
| Median | $86,480 | $41.58 | |
| 75th | $103,200 | $49.63 | |
| 90th | $113,500 | $54.55 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists.
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $97,900 |
| Columbia, MO | $97,610 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $93,880 |
| Springfield, MO | $92,460 |
| Kansas City, MO | $86,120 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $83,740 |
| Joplin, MO | $81,040 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $298,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $276,600 |
| Physician | $246,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| Physician | $207,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $199,300 |
| Pharmacist | $138,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $41.58 ($86,480 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $86,480 against $97,870 nationally, 12% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $89,280, so St. Louis pays 3% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
204 of 370 metro areas with data.
How much does a speech-language pathologist make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,500 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.