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Speech-language pathologist salary in Michigan

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$89,120median pay per year in Michigan, or $42.84 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $62,430lowest 10% earn less
  2. $76,07025th percentile
  3. $89,120median
  4. $101,41075th percentile
  5. $108,670top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $97,870[3]

The median pay for speech-language pathologists in Michigan was $89,120 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $8,750 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in MI
4,730[4]
Rank by median pay
29 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−8.9%[6]

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Michigan?

Half of the speech-language pathologists in Michigan earned more than $89,120 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $42.84 an hour[1]. The average was close, at $88,650[7].

Across the US, the median was $97,870[3]. Michigan came in $8,750 (8.9%) lower[6]. Among the 50 states and DC with a published median, Michigan ranked 29th[5]. Against all jobs in the state, the gap is wide. The median for all occupations in Michigan was $49,270[8], so speech-language pathologists earned $39,850 more[9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $62,430, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $108,670[2]. By metro area, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn had a median of $89,640[10]. Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood had a median of $94,490[10]. Battle Creek had the highest median of the 16 metro areas with a published figure, at $97,470[11].

OEWS counts wage and salary workers. It leaves out the self-employed and does not include bonuses or the cost of benefits[12].

Michigan vs US pay

Pay for speech-language pathologists in Michigan next to the national figures[1][3].

MIUS
Median per year$89,120[1]$97,870[3]
Median per hour$42.84[1]$47.05[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$62,430[2]$62,900[13]
Top 10% earn more than$108,670[2]$134,160[13]
Jobs4,730[4]183,390[3]

Pay by metro area in Michigan

Metro areas in Michigan with the most jobs for speech-language pathologists, and the median pay in each[10]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI[10]$89,6401,850
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$94,490810
Ann Arbor, MI$94,370250
Lansing-East Lansing, MI$89,160170
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI$83,170150
Flint, MI$85,260130
Traverse City, MI$87,160100
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI$83,68090

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for speech-language pathologists in the states that border Michigan, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Ohio[14]$93,3007,270
Indiana$87,3603,310
Wisconsin$83,0002,940

Median pay for speech-language pathologists in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for speech-language pathologists are projected to grow 16.6% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: master's degree[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Michigan?
The median was $89,120 a year in May 2025[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $62,430 and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $108,670[2].
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly wage was $42.84[1]. The average was $42.62 an hour[7].
Which city in Michigan pays speech-language pathologists the most?
Battle Creek had the highest median annual wage among Michigan metro areas with a published figure, at $97,470[11]. Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood had a median of $94,490[10].
Is Michigan a good state for speech-language pathologists?
Michigan had the 29th highest median wage out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $8,750 lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a speech-language pathologist in Michigan?
This is a US figure, not a Michigan one. Across the US, the typical entry path is a master's degree, no work experience in a related job, and an internship or residency[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Michigan was $89,120 per year and $42.84 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Speech-Language Pathologists in Michigan: 10th percentile $62,430, 25th percentile $76,070, 75th percentile $101,410, 90th percentile $108,670. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in the US as a whole was $97,870 per year and $47.05 per hour, with about 183,390 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 4,730 people worked as Speech-Language Pathologists in Michigan (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Michigan had the 29th highest median annual wage for Speech-Language Pathologists out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Michigan ($89,120) was $8,750 (8.9%) lower than the US median ($97,870). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Michigan was $88,650 per year and $42.62 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Michigan was $49,270. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Michigan was $39,850 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($49,270). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 16 metro areas in or partly in Michigan with a published median for Speech-Language Pathologists, Battle Creek, MI had the highest median annual wage, $97,470. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Speech-Language Pathologists in the US: 10th percentile $62,900, 25th percentile $77,730, 75th percentile $114,570, 90th percentile $134,160. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in states that border Michigan (highest first): Ohio $93,300; Indiana $87,360; Wisconsin $83,000. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Speech-Language Pathologists is projected to grow 16.6% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 12,500 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Speech-Language Pathologists: education needed for entry: Master's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: Internship/residency. BLS Employment Projections

State figures cover only Michigan. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.