Loading...
Loading...
Compare speech-language pathologist licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$89,668
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
3.3 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$335
across 50 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $72,560#48 | 3.3 yr#1 | $380#37 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $100,180#16 | 3.3 yr#1 | $275#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $95,990#19 | 3.3 yr#1 | $435#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $79,800#44 | 3.3 yr#1 | $140#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $116,000#1 | 3.3 yr#1 | $450#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $108,070#4 | 3.3 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $100,550#15 | 3.3 yr#1 | $340#31 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $101,030#11 | 3.3 yr#1 | $310#24 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $106,950#5 | 3.3 yr#1 | $364#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $97,150#18 | 3.3 yr#1 | $415#41 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $99,100#17 | 3.3 yr#1 | $315#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $108,230#3 | 3.3 yr#1 | $311#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $78,450#46 | 3.3 yr#1 | $230#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $82,480#34 | 3.3 yr#1 | $480#46 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $84,330#28 | 3.3 yr#1 | $334#29 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $81,120#40 | 3.3 yr#1 | $266#12 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $81,360#39 | 3.3 yr#1 | $291#19 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $82,910#33 | 3.3 yr#1 | $296#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $65,770#50 | 3.3 yr#1 | $310#24 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $81,700#38 | 3.3 yr#1 | $217#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $100,560#14 | 3.3 yr#1 | $496#47 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $101,790#9 | 3.3 yr#1 | $282#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $81,860#36 | 3.3 yr#1 | $303#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $82,450#35 | 3.3 yr#1 | $356#33 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $75,790#47 | 3.3 yr#1 | $261#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $83,950#30 | 3.3 yr#1 | $216#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $80,330#42 | 3.3 yr#1 | $378#36 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $81,710#37 | 3.3 yr#1 | $275#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $100,840#12 | 3.3 yr#1 | $385#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $83,800#31 | 3.3 yr#1 | $256#9 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $101,600#10 | 3.3 yr#1 | $505#49 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $104,910#6 | 3.3 yr#1 | $245#7 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $108,870#2 | 3.3 yr#1 | $429#42 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $87,420#25 | 3.3 yr#1 | $265#11 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $67,330#49 | 3.3 yr#1 | $335#30 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $88,340#24 | 3.3 yr#1 | $387#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $84,310#29 | 3.3 yr#1 | $271#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $104,230#7 | 3.3 yr#1 | $446#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $93,800#21 | 3.3 yr#1 | $253#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $100,680#13 | 3.3 yr#1 | $366#34 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $91,880#22 | 3.3 yr#1 | $511#48 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $63,180#51 | 3.3 yr#1 | $339#28 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $82,990#32 | 3.3 yr#1 | $351#31 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $89,450#23 | 3.3 yr#1 | $411#40 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $85,320#27 | 3.3 yr#1 | $296#18 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $78,580#45 | 3.3 yr#1 | $316#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $94,370#20 | 3.3 yr#1 | $306#21 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $102,450#8 | 3.3 yr#1 | $287#17 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $80,170#43 | 3.3 yr#1 | $541#50 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $80,580#41 | 3.3 yr#1 | $254#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $85,820#26 | 3.3 yr#1 | $279#13 | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.
See how states compare on a single dimension: