Speech-Language Pathologists pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $136,650 or more. The middle half of speech-language pathologists in Springfield earn between $67,210 and $96,940.
- $62K10th
- $67K25th
- $82KMedian
- $97K75th
- $137K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,570 | $7,381 | $42.58 |
| Median | $82,030 | $6,836 | $39.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,210 | $5,601 | $32.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $96,940 | $8,078 | $46.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Springfield vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Speech-language pathologists in Springfield earn 5% less than the Ohio average ($93,140) and 10% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $88,570 | $82,030 | $61,830 | $136,650 | 50 |
| Ohio | $93,140 | $93,300 | $61,840 | $125,330 | 7,270 |
| 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 Springfield
On the average salary of $88,570, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $67,013 a year, or $5,584 a month and $2,577 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Springfield's local income tax (2.4%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Springfield a good place for speech-language pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.5), so the average $88,570 buys what about $97,887 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($45,470). A typical home costs $202,802, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary in other Ohio cities
Springfield ranks 8th of 12 Ohio metro areas for this job; Cleveland pays the most ($99,100).
- Cleveland$99,100
- Akron$94,620
- Columbus$94,550
- Cincinnati$94,430
- Dayton$94,170
- Canton$92,210
- Toledo$89,650
- Springfield$88,570
- Lima$82,830
- Youngstown$82,420
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 Springfield: questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make an hour in Springfield?
$42.58 an hour on average, and $39.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level speech-language pathologists salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the speech-language pathologists take-home pay in Springfield?
About $67,013 a year ($5,584 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,570. Includes Springfield's local income tax (2.4%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do speech-language pathologists earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Springfield, OH (44220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Includes Springfield's local income tax (2.4%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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