Speech-Language Pathologists pay range in Seattle
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $85,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $134,920 or more. The middle half of speech-language pathologists in Seattle earn between $99,000 and $127,910.
- $85K10th
- $99K25th
- $109KMedian
- $128K75th
- $135K90th
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| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $111,580 | $9,298 | $53.64 |
| Median | $108,690 | $9,058 | $52.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $99,000 | $8,250 | $47.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $127,910 | $10,659 | $61.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Seattle vs. Washington and the U.S.
Speech-language pathologists in Seattle earn 4% more than the Washington average ($107,610) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($98,170). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $97,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $111,580 | $108,690 | $85,190 | $134,920 | 1,910 |
| Washington | $107,610 | $105,550 | $81,330 | $132,630 | 3,570 |
| 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 Seattle
On the average salary of $111,580, a single filer in Seattle takes home about $87,327 a year, or $7,277 a month and $3,359 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Seattle a good place for speech-language pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Seattle area are 11% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 111.1), so the average $111,580 buys what about $100,402 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Seattle ($72,610). A typical home costs $750,279, or 6.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary in other Washington cities
Seattle ranks 1st of 10 Washington metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Seattle$111,580
- Mount Vernon$108,340
- Olympia$108,090
- Bremerton$105,620
- Bellingham$104,610
- Yakima$102,540
- Kennewick$101,990
- Wenatchee$98,430
- Spokane$97,430
- Longview$94,850
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 Seattle: questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make an hour in Seattle?
$53.64 an hour on average, and $52.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level speech-language pathologists salary in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $85,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $99,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the speech-language pathologists take-home pay in Seattle?
About $87,327 a year ($7,277 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $111,580. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do speech-language pathologists earn more in Seattle than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% more 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (42660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.78, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.78).
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