Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in North Carolina
Based on 6K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$86,460
$41.567/hr
vs National Average
$91,314
-5.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $121K
6K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Speech-Language Pathologist in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,800 |
| 25th percentile | $71,160 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $86,460 |
| 75th percentile | $103,020 |
| 90th percentile | $121,040 |
Historical Salary Trend — Speech-Language Pathologist in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,530 |
| 2023 | $80,680 |
| 2024 | $87,420 |
| 2025 | $86,460 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,530 | $83,425 |
| 2023 | $80,680 | $86,662 |
| 2024 | $87,420 | $89,668 |
| 2025 | $86,460 | $91,314 |