Speech-Language Pathologists pay range in Hagerstown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $124,750 or more. The middle half of speech-language pathologists in Hagerstown earn between $76,410 and $100,280.
- $61K10th
- $76K25th
- $82KMedian
- $100K75th
- $125K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $90,140 | $7,512 | $43.34 |
| Median | $82,110 | $6,842 | $39.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,410 | $6,368 | $36.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,280 | $8,357 | $48.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Hagerstown vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Speech-language pathologists in Hagerstown earn 8% less than the Maryland average ($98,070) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($98,170). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $97,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | $90,140 | $82,110 | $60,890 | $124,750 | 160 |
| Maryland | $98,070 | $99,190 | $63,480 | $130,590 | 3,510 |
| United States | $98,170 | $97,870 | $62,900 | $134,160 | 183,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary after taxes in Hagerstown
On the average salary of $90,140, a single filer in Hagerstown takes home about $68,173 a year, or $5,681 a month and $2,622 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $69,004 | $5,750 |
| Working in MD | $68,173 | $5,681 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Hagerstown a good place for speech-language pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hagerstown area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.2), so the average $90,140 buys what about $95,719 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Hagerstown ($47,440). A typical home costs $324,997, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary in other Maryland cities
Hagerstown ranks 4th of 4 Maryland metro areas for this job; Lexington Park pays the most ($100,130).
- Lexington Park$100,130
- Baltimore$97,210
- Salisbury$96,440
- Hagerstown$90,140
Highest-paying cities for speech-language pathologists
El Centro, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($139,700).
- El Centro, CA$139,700
- Napa, CA$135,020
- San Jose, CA$134,270
- Santa Rosa, CA$132,480
- San Francisco, CA$130,240
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Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Hagerstown: questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make an hour in Hagerstown?
$43.34 an hour on average, and $39.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level speech-language pathologists salary in Hagerstown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the speech-language pathologists take-home pay in Hagerstown?
About $68,173 a year ($5,681 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $90,140. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do speech-language pathologists earn more in Hagerstown than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($98,170).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1127; area Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (25180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.25, this job is 1.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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