How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $48.06 an hour or $8,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.06
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 370
- Jobs in the area
- 3,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,800 | $35.00 | |
| 25th | $77,830 | $37.42 | |
| Median | $99,960 | $48.06 | |
| 75th | $129,700 | $62.36 | |
| 90th | $135,800 | $65.30 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $48.06 ($99,960 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $99,960 against $97,870 nationally, 2% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $109,400, so Washington pays 9% less.
Where does Washington rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
79 of 370 metro areas with data.
How much does a speech-language pathologist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,800 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.