Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in New Jersey

Speech-language pathologists in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $95,570 a year) and the least in Vineland ($92,290), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the speech-language pathologists average at $109,510 and the median at $101,560 for 6,840 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $98,170.

Speech-Language Pathologists average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$95,570
Atlantic City$92,990
Vineland$92,290

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$95,570	$94,810	$78,570	$72,166	103
Atlantic City	$92,990	$85,580	$74,210	$70,515	99
Vineland	$92,290	$88,410	$77,230	$70,067	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Speech-Language Pathologists salary in other states

Speech-Language Pathologists salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

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.
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.

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