Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in North Carolina
Based on 5K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$87,420
$42.029/hr
vs National Average
$89,668
-2.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$60K – $125K
5K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Speech-Language Pathologist in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,230 |
| 25th percentile | $69,640 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $87,420 |
| 75th percentile | $102,960 |
| 90th percentile | $125,430 |
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 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,530 | $83,425 |
| 2023 | $80,680 | $86,662 |
| 2024 | $87,420 | $89,668 |