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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in New York, NY

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Speech-Language Pathologist in New York, NY.

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Demand: +21% (Very High Growth)
$123,280
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $59.27/hr
📊 80% Range: $91,120 – $174,200
📍 Regional Multiplier: +34% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $91,120
25th % Junior $107,200
50th % Median $123,280
75th % Senior $148,740
90th % Top 10% $174,200
Base Annual Salary $123,280
Target Annual Bonus $14,794
Annual Stock / Equity $27,122
Total Compensation (TC) $165,195
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in New York, NY

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Speech-Language Pathologist

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Speech-Language Pathologist

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$91,120
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Speech-Language Pathologist

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$123,280
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Speech-Language Pathologist

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$148,740
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$174,200

Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$126,960

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$125,120

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$123,280

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$117,760

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$117,760

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$117,760

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$115,000

California

COL Index: 142%
$115,000

Role Profile & Career Requirements

A Speech-Language Pathologist provides high-value specialization, system design, and verified technical leadership in their designated domain. Fast career velocity and competitive salary ranges.

Required Education
Bachelor's, Master's, or Clinical Doctoral Degree
Experience Benchmark
2-5+ years
10-Year Projected Growth
+21% (Very High Growth)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in New York, NY?

The median annual salary for a Speech-Language Pathologist in New York, NY is $123,280, with entry-level professionals earning around $91,120 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $174,200.

What is the average hourly rate for a Speech-Language Pathologist in New York, NY?

On average, a Speech-Language Pathologist in New York, NY makes approximately $59.27 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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