Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Arizona
The median pay for a speech-language pathologists in Arizona is $95,990/year ($46.15/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $67K at the entry level to $137K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Arizona. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $96K get you in Arizona?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arizona
Entry-level speech-language pathologists (10th percentile) start around $67K. Mid-career wages sit at $96K. Top earners bring in $137K or more, a $69K spread from bottom to top.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary by metro in Arizona
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $100K | +4% | 2,150 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $94K | -2% | 50 |
| Flagstaff | $88K | -8% | 50 |
| Yuma | $86K | -11% | 60 |
| Tucson | $84K | -12% | 380 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $79K | -17% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make in Arizona?
The median is $95,990 a year, that works out to about $46 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $67,290, and experienced speech-language pathologists can clear $136,660. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $96K enough to live in Arizona?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,126/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,437/month, which eats 23.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a speech-language pathologists salary go in Arizona?
Arizona has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median speech-language pathologists salary is worth about $99,564 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do speech-language pathologists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.