How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Virginia?
$96,250a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in Virginia. That is $46.27 an hour or $8,021 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.27
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,890Median: $96,250Highest 10%: $132,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,890 | $32.16 | |
| 25th | $77,830 | $37.42 | |
| Median | $96,250 | $46.27 | |
| 75th | $116,800 | $56.15 | |
| 90th | $132,400 | $63.65 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $99,960 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $97,870 |
| Richmond, VA | $96,080 |
| Winchester, VA | $96,040 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $94,800 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $93,410 |
| Roanoke, VA | $91,560 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $85,770 |
| Staunton, VA | $82,280 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $79,720 |
| Kingsport, TN | $78,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for speech-language pathologists.
| 18. Arizona | $97,800 |
| 19. Hawaii | $97,560 |
| 20. Georgia | $96,760 |
| 21. Virginia | $96,250 |
| 22. Illinois | $95,080 |
| 23. Ohio | $93,300 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $92,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $46.27 ($96,250 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $96,250 against $97,870 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Virginia rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
Virginia ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays speech-language pathologists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $99,960 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.