Salary data · Ohio
Speech-language pathologist salary in Ohio
Speech-language pathologists in Ohio earn a mean of $93,140 a year and a median of $93,300, 5.1% below the national mean of $98,170. That ranks 22nd of the 51 states with a published estimate.
$93,140
Mean annual wage
about $45 an hour
$93,300
Median annual wage
22nd of 51
State rank
by mean wage
7,270
SLPs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for speech-language pathologists already employed in Ohio, 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 Ohio
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $99,100 | $98,900 | 1,180 |
| Columbus | $94,550 | $96,460 | 1,390 |
| Cincinnati | $94,430 | $95,930 | 1,690 |
| Dayton | $94,170 | $96,920 | 490 |
| Canton | $92,210 | $95,030 | 290 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many speech-language pathologists work in Ohio
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
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Ohio is a ASLP-IC member and is issuing compact privileges: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another member state can obtain a privilege to practice in Ohio without applying for a new state license.
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