Speech-Language Pathologists in Wisconsin
Is Wisconsin a good place for you to work as a Speech-Language Pathologist?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Speech-Language Pathologists in Wisconsin are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Speech-Language Pathologists in Wisconsin is growing faster than average.
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Speech-Language Pathologists in Wisconsin earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Speech-Language Pathologist Career?
- Health Professions
- Communication Sciences
- General Communication Sciences & Disorders
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Speech Pathology & Audiology
- Other Communication Disorders Sciences & Services
How Many Speech-Language Pathologists Work in Wisconsin?
2,380 people worked as Speech-Language Pathologists in 2018 in this state.
There were 2,360 Speech-Language Pathologists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,840 Speech-Language Pathologists working in it, which means Wisconsin has more Speech-Language Pathologists than average.
Job Projections for Wisconsin
Jobs for Speech-Language Pathologists in this state are growing at a rate of 10.1% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 17.8%.
Wisconsin Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 150 annual job openings, and a total of 2,720 jobs for Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathologists in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 10,400 annual jobs and 171,000 total jobs in 2026.
What do Speech-Language Pathologists Make in Wisconsin?
In 2018 wages for Speech-Language Pathologists ranged from $46,520 to $97,790 with $69,780 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $22.37 to $47.02. The median hourly rate was $33.55.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $33.24 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.31.
The median salary in Wisconsin is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Wisconsin Metros for Speech-Language Pathologists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Speech-Language Pathologists.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 5,360 | $76,570 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 2,250 | $75,910 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI | 810 | $69,410 |
| Madison, WI | 420 | $75,730 |
| Appleton, WI | 120 | $61,690 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 90 | $71,540 |
| Green Bay, WI | 90 | $65,900 |
| Eau Claire, WI | 80 | $70,320 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | 70 | $58,950 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | 70 | $73,640 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | 60 | $61,430 |
| Racine, WI | 50 | $69,490 |
| Wausau, WI | 50 | $75,530 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | 30 | $85,260 |
Top States for Speech-Language Pathologists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Speech-Language Pathologists work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 14,330 | $71,940 |
| California | 13,220 | $92,750 |
| New York | 12,750 | $82,170 |
| Florida | 7,380 | $76,820 |
| Illinois | 6,820 | $74,930 |
| New Jersey | 6,340 | $87,500 |
| Ohio | 5,470 | $74,390 |
| Pennsylvania | 5,450 | $74,660 |
| North Carolina | 4,430 | $73,250 |
| Massachusetts | 4,060 | $85,870 |
| Michigan | 3,950 | $74,460 |
| Colorado | 3,540 | $87,080 |
| Missouri | 3,400 | $77,670 |
| Georgia | 3,300 | $75,900 |
| Washington | 3,250 | $73,250 |
| Minnesota | 3,190 | $73,880 |
| Virginia | 3,160 | $86,180 |
| Tennessee | 2,990 | $79,790 |
| Maryland | 2,900 | $86,610 |
| Indiana | 2,480 | $74,240 |
Below are the states where Speech-Language Pathologists get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $94,330 |
| California | $92,750 |
| Connecticut | $91,530 |
| New Jersey | $87,500 |
| Colorado | $87,080 |
| Maryland | $86,610 |
| Virginia | $86,180 |
| Massachusetts | $85,870 |
| Alaska | $85,200 |
| Oregon | $84,790 |
Related Careers in Wisconsin
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| Occupation | Wisconsin Employment Total |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | 5,040 |
| Occupational Therapists | 3,420 |
| Respiratory Therapists | 2,080 |
| Radiation Therapists | 910 |
| Recreational Therapists | 670 |
| Exercise Physiologists | 260 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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