Salary data · Arizona
Speech-language pathologist salary in Arizona
Speech-language pathologists in Arizona earn a mean of $100,270 a year and a median of $97,800, 2.1% above the national mean of $98,170. That ranks 15th of the 51 states with a published estimate.
$100,270
Mean annual wage
about $48 an hour
$97,800
Median annual wage
15th of 51
State rank
by mean wage
3,390
SLPs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for speech-language pathologists already employed in Arizona, not offers; the hourly figure divides the annual mean by 2,080 hours. Setting, specialty and caseload move an individual offer well above or below them. Updated October 22, 2026.
By metro
Speech-language pathologist pay by metro in Arizona
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $104,370 | $96,190 | 70 |
| Phoenix | $101,300 | $98,040 | 2,640 |
| Prescott Valley | $99,010 | $95,430 | 50 |
| Lake Havasu City | $97,180 | $95,170 | 40 |
| Tucson | $95,430 | $95,450 | 420 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many speech-language pathologists work in Arizona
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
Licensed in another state?
Arizona has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Arizona license for now.
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