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Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Massachusetts

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

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Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologists in Massachusetts. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$101,310
Mean annual$101,890
Range (10th to 90th)$71,030 to $129,730
Massachusetts employment5,290
State vs national+4.8% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Massachusetts speech-language pathologists fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$71,03025TH$83,090MEDIAN$101,31075TH$119,10090TH$129,730

The middle 50% of workers earn between $83,090 and $119,100, with a median of $101,310.

Real disclosed salaries

Speech-Language Pathologists in Massachusetts: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 10 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $71,500. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry8$69,986
Level II — qualified1$83,678
Level III — experienced1$145,600

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Speech-Language Pathologists in Massachusetts. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Douglas A Thom Clinic, IncEarly Intervention Clinician – Speech-Language Pathologist2$73,500
19 Varnum Street Operating Company, LLCSpeech Therapist1$83,678
Boston Medical Center CorporationSpeech-Language Pathologist (Clinical Fellow)1$58,843
Dimock Community Health CenterSpeech-Language Pathologist1$66,300
Northeast Hospital Corporation d/b/a Beverly HospitalSpeech Language Pathologist1$58,843
PRISTINE REHAB CARE, LLCSpeech Language Pathologist1$72,051
The Stepping Stones Group LLCSPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST1$68,973
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITYPostdoctoral Associate1$71,000
Zebra Speech LLCPediatric Speech-Language Pathologist1$145,600

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Speech-Language Pathologist (Clinical Fellow) at Boston Medical Center Corporation
    $58,843
    BostonWage Level IDecided Feb 18, 2026I-200-26041-631157
  • Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist at Zebra Speech LLC
    $145,600
    BrooklnieWage Level IIIDecided Nov 25, 2025I-203-25322-416928
  • Early Intervention Clinician – Speech-Language Pathologist at Douglas A Thom Clinic, Inc
    $75,000
    FraminghamWage Level IDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25307-358750
  • Postdoctoral Associate at TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    $71,000
    BostonWage Level IDecided Sep 10, 2025I-200-25246-284683
  • Speech Language Pathologist at Northeast Hospital Corporation d/b/a Beverly Hospital
    $58,843
    BeverlyWage Level IDecided Aug 21, 2025I-200-25226-241466
  • Speech Language Pathologist at PRISTINE REHAB CARE, LLC
    $72,051
    LawrenceWage Level IDecided Jul 25, 2025I-200-25199-186628
  • SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST at The Stepping Stones Group LLC
    $68,973
    ROXBURYWage Level IDecided Jun 26, 2025I-200-25170-113831
  • Speech-Language Pathologist at Dimock Community Health Center
    $66,300
    RoxburyWage Level IDecided Mar 21, 2025I-200-25073-775923

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

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By seniority

Speech-Language Pathologists pay by experience level in Massachusetts

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Pay by industry

Speech-Language Pathologists in Massachusetts, by industry

Median offered wage across 10 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Healthcare leads with a median of $72,000.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
HealthcareDouglas A Thom Clinic, Inc9$72,000
EducationTRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY1$71,000

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Massachusetts over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Massachusetts2023 to 2025
$97,3202023$101,7902024$101,3102025

Typical entry

  • Education

    Master's degree

  • Experience

    Internship/residency

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.9 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.5 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.3 / 5
  • Written Expression

    Ability

    4.3 / 5
  • Speech Recognition

    Ability

    4.3 / 5
  • Education and Training

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.1 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.1 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, or medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, or swallowing disorders.

  2. 02

    Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid or billing records or caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.

  3. 03

    Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.

  4. 04

    Develop or implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, or inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.

  5. 05

    Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written or oral tests or special instruments.

  6. 06

    Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.

  7. 07

    Supervise or collaborate with therapy team.

  8. 08

    Participate in and write reports for meetings regarding patients' progress, such as individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings, in-service meetings, or intervention assistance team meetings.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+15.0%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Growing much faster than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Speech-Language Pathologists in Massachusetts?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Massachusetts is $101,310.
How does Massachusetts compare to the national median for Speech-Language Pathologists?
The Massachusetts median is +4.8% versus the BLS national figure of $96,627.
What is the salary range for Speech-Language Pathologists in Massachusetts?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $71,030 and the 90th-percentile at $129,730, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Speech-Language Pathologists a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 15.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Speech-Language Pathologists?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Master's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.