Occupation Salary Profile

Speech-Language Pathologists

SOC Code: 29-1127

Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.

National Median (BLS)
$83,690
▲ +3.98% Nominal +0.69% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$90,958
▲ +5.28% Nominal +2.08% Real
Average Base Salary
$90,600
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
73,490
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Speech-Language Pathologists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $59,920
25th Percentile $68,660
National Median (50th Percentile) $83,690
75th Percentile $104,860
90th Percentile $130,590
P10: $59,920 P50 (Median): $83,690 P90: $130,590
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 419 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $90,958
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +5.28%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +2.08%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $70,706
25th Percentile $78,582
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $90,958
75th Percentile $100,284
90th Percentile $115,606
H-1B P10: $70,706 H-1B P50: $90,958 H-1B P90: $115,606
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Speech-Language Pathologists roles ($90,958) is +8.7% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($83,690).