How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Washington?
$105,600a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in Washington. That is $50.75 an hour or $8,796 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.75
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,330Median: $105,600Highest 10%: $132,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,330 | $39.10 | |
| 25th | $96,100 | $46.20 | |
| Median | $105,600 | $50.75 | |
| 75th | $124,000 | $59.62 | |
| 90th | $132,600 | $63.76 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $108,700 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for speech-language pathologists.
| 1. California | $119,000 |
| 2. Colorado | $110,800 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $109,400 |
| 4. Washington | $105,600 |
| 5. Nevada | $104,500 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $104,000 |
| 7. Delaware | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $50.75 ($105,600 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $105,600 against $97,870 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Washington rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
Washington ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays speech-language pathologists the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $108,700 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.