Speech-Language Pathologists pay in New Jersey
Speech-Language Pathologists in New Jersey earn an average of $109,510 a year. That is $11,340 (12%) more than the U.S. average of $98,170. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $115,310.
Top-paying New Jersey metro areas
Average pay for speech-language pathologists by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
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New Jersey vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $98,170 | $47.20 |
| New Jersey | $109,510 | $52.65 |
| New York | $107,700 | $51.78 |
| Delaware | $105,380 | $50.66 |
| Pennsylvania | $93,720 | $45.06 |
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Average pay, New Jersey, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do speech-language pathologists make in New Jersey?
The average is $109,510 a year, and the median is $101,560. That is $11,340 (12%) more than the U.S. average of $98,170.
What is the hourly wage in New Jersey?
$52.65 an hour on average; the median is $48.83.
Where in New Jersey do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($115,310), followed by Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($99,520). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Vineland, NJ ($92,290).
How does New Jersey rank?
New Jersey ranks #4 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.