Speech Language Pathologist Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Speech Language Pathologist Salary
$56.94/hour
The average salary for a Speech Language Pathologist in Missouri is $56.94 per hour. This is 1% higher than the US average of $56.47.
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Speech Language Pathologist salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$56.94/hour
Missouri
1% higher than the US average.
$56.47/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Speech Language Pathologists?
Only Saint Louis, Missouri reports pay data for Speech Language Pathologists, averaging $54 per hour. Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Missouri average for Speech Language Pathologists is $57 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 5% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $54 | $60 |
How does the pay for Speech Language Pathologists in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Tennessee pays Speech Language Pathologists the most, averaging $68 per hour, followed by Illinois ($49) and Kentucky ($46). Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the Missouri average for Speech Language Pathologists is $57 per hour — Tennessee pays 20% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $68 | $71 |
| Illinois | $49 | $49 |
| Kentucky | $46 | $46 |
| Arkansas | $43 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Speech Language Pathologist jobs in Missouri?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Speech Language Pathologists the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by BJC HealthCare ($45). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Missouri average for Speech Language Pathologists is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 14% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $49 | $51 |
| BJC HealthCare | $45 | $45 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist
- Barnes-Jewish Saint Peters Hospital
- Saint Peters, MO
$35-56/hour
Home Health Speech Language Pathologist
- Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
- Lebanon, MO
$60K-80K/year
Home Health Speech Language Pathologist
- Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
- Jefferson City, MO
$60K-80K/year
Home Health Speech Language Pathologist
- Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
- Columbia, MO
$60K-80K/year
Home Health Speech Language Pathologist
- BAYADA Home Health Care
- Joplin, MO
$52+/visit
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