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Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Longview, WA

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$98,710

Mean: $94,850

~$76,994 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$47.46

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$4,614/mo

Savings rate

65%

Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Longview, WA — median $98,710/year, range $78,230-$106,300

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$78,230

Median

$98,710

75th %

$106,300

Median is in the 73th percentile of the typical range

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About Speech-Language Pathologists salaries in Longview, WA

Speech-Language Pathologists in Longview, WA earn a median of $98,710 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $94,850, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most speech-language pathologists in this area earn between $78,230 and $106,300. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $47.46 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

↑↑ 18% growthMuch faster than average (BLS 2024–2034)

18% growth. Stroke rehabilitation in older adults, better early screening for kids, and expanded school-based services are all driving demand. Teletherapy opened up a whole new way to deliver services, especially in underserved areas.

Worth knowing: Skilled nursing facilities and home health pay the most for SLPs. School-based jobs pay less but offer better work-life balance and loan forgiveness options through public service programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a speech-language pathologists in Longview?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $98,710. The average (mean) is $94,850, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a speech-language pathologists make per hour in Longview?

About $47.46/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for speech-language pathologists in Longview?

The middle 50% earn between $78,230 and $106,300. Below $78,230 is typically entry-level; above $106,300 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $98,710 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$98,710$76,994
Monthly$8,226$6,416
Biweekly$3,797$2,961
Weekly$1,898$1,481
Hourly (40h/wk)$47.46$37.02
Hourly (35h/wk)$54.24$42.3
Hourly (30h/wk)$63.28$49.36
Daily (8h)$380$296

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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