Speech-Language Pathologists pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,900 or more. The middle half of speech-language pathologists in San Juan earn between $48,010 and $95,220.
- $48K10th
- $48K25th
- $52KMedian
- $95K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,630 | $5,386 | $31.07 |
| Median | $51,920 | $4,327 | $24.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,010 | $4,001 | $23.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,220 | $7,935 | $45.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Speech-language pathologists in San Juan earn 7% more than the Puerto Rico average ($60,400) and 34% less than the U.S. average ($98,170). At the median the gap is -47% against the U.S. median of $97,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $64,630 | $51,920 | $47,850 | $99,900 | 90 |
| Puerto Rico | $60,400 | $49,800 | $41,630 | $95,280 | 150 |
| 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.
Is San Juan a good place for speech-language pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$101,230
- Port St. Lucie, FL$96,640
- Naples, FL$109,560
- Sebastian, FL$99,890
- Palm Bay, FL$80,600
- Fort Myers, FL$103,610
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 San Juan: questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make an hour in San Juan?
$31.07 an hour on average, and $24.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level speech-language pathologists salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do speech-language pathologists earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 34% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.4%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.11, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.11).
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