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Speech-language pathologist salary in Ohio

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

$93,300median pay per year in Ohio, or $44.86 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $61,840lowest 10% earn less
  2. $77,25025th percentile
  3. $93,300median
  4. $105,50075th percentile
  5. $125,330top 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 Ohio was $93,300 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $4,570 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in OH
7,270[4]
Rank by median pay
23 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−4.7%[6]

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Ohio?

Half of the speech-language pathologists in Ohio earned more than $93,300 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $44.86 an hour[1]. The average was close, at $93,140[7].

Across the US, the median was $97,870[3]. Ohio came in $4,570 (4.7%) lower[6]. Among the 50 states and DC with a published median, Ohio ranked 23rd[5]. Against all jobs in the state, the gap is wide. The median for all occupations in Ohio was $49,380[8], so speech-language pathologists earned $43,920 more[9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $61,840, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $125,330[2]. By metro area, Cleveland had a median of $98,900 and Akron had a median of $98,800[10]. Columbus had a median of $96,460[10]. Wheeling, WV-OH had the highest median of the 15 metro areas with a published figure, at $101,750[11].

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

Ohio vs US pay

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

OHUS
Median per year$93,300[1]$97,870[3]
Median per hour$44.86[1]$47.05[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$61,840[2]$62,900[13]
Top 10% earn more than$125,330[2]$134,160[13]
Jobs7,270[4]183,390[3]

Pay by metro area in Ohio

Metro areas in Ohio 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
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN[10]$95,9301,690
Columbus, OH$96,4601,390
Cleveland, OH$98,9001,180
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$96,920490
Akron, OH$98,800410
Toledo, OH$89,010310
Canton-Massillon, OH$95,030290
Youngstown-Warren, OH$79,160260

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Pennsylvania[14]$92,9606,570
Michigan$89,1204,730
Indiana$87,3603,310
Kentucky$83,5502,610
West Virginia$80,970880

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 Ohio?
The median was $93,300 a year in May 2025[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $61,840 and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $125,330[2].
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly wage was $44.86[1]. The average was $44.78 an hour[7].
Which city in Ohio pays speech-language pathologists the most?
Wheeling, WV-OH had the highest median annual wage among Ohio metro areas with a published figure, at $101,750[11]. Cleveland had a median of $98,900[10].
Is Ohio a good state for speech-language pathologists?
Ohio had the 23rd highest median wage out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $4,570 lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a speech-language pathologist in Ohio?
This is a US figure, not an Ohio 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 Ohio was $93,300 per year and $44.86 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 Ohio: 10th percentile $61,840, 25th percentile $77,250, 75th percentile $105,500, 90th percentile $125,330. 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 7,270 people worked as Speech-Language Pathologists in Ohio (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Ohio had the 23rd 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 Ohio ($93,300) was $4,570 (4.7%) 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 Ohio was $93,140 per year and $44.78 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Ohio was $49,380. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Ohio was $43,920 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($49,380). 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 15 metro areas in or partly in Ohio with a published median for Speech-Language Pathologists, Wheeling, WV-OH had the highest median annual wage, $101,750. 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 Ohio (highest first): Pennsylvania $92,960; Michigan $89,120; Indiana $87,360; Kentucky $83,550; West Virginia $80,970. 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 Ohio. 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.