How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Tennessee?
$84,630a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in Tennessee. That is $40.69 an hour or $7,053 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.69
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,550Median: $84,630Highest 10%: $116,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,550 | $28.15 | |
| 25th | $64,730 | $31.12 | |
| Median | $84,630 | $40.69 | |
| 75th | $101,800 | $48.92 | |
| 90th | $116,800 | $56.15 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $93,740 |
| Clarksville, TN | $93,370 |
| Memphis, TN | $86,120 |
| Morristown, TN | $85,750 |
| Nashville, TN | $83,780 |
| Johnson City, TN | $82,050 |
| Jackson, TN | $82,000 |
| Kingsport, TN | $78,940 |
| Knoxville, TN | $78,060 |
| Cleveland, TN | $67,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for speech-language pathologists.
| 29. Michigan | $89,120 |
| 30. Indiana | $87,360 |
| 31. North Carolina | $86,460 |
| 32. Tennessee | $84,630 |
| 33. Oklahoma | $84,470 |
| 34. Idaho | $84,380 |
| 35. Nebraska | $84,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $40.69 ($84,630 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $84,630 against $97,870 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
Tennessee ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays speech-language pathologists the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $93,740 a year.
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.