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Speech Language Pathologist Salary in Tempe, Arizona

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$85,140/ year

Median Speech Language Pathologist in Tempe, AZ

$50,840
10th
$62,000
25th
$85,140
Median
$110,000
75th
$134,200
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$85,140
Total compensation (est.)
$97,911
Bonus range
$3,100 – $13,200
Mean salary
$90,248

How This Compares

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Tempe, AZ median
$85,140
Arizona median
$86,843-2.0%
National median
$85,140

Cost of living in Tempe is 0% below the national average. Salary of $85,140 here is equivalent to $85,140 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$61,301-28.0%
3-5 years
$77,477-9.0%
6-10 years
$95,357+12.0%
10+ years
$117,493+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$74,923-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$85,140
Enterprise (5,000+)
$100,465+18.0%

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Speech Language Pathologist Salaries in Nearby Cities

Phoenix, AZ$87,694/yr
Tucson, AZ$85,140/yr
Mesa, AZ$85,140/yr
Chandler, AZ$85,140/yr
Scottsdale, AZ$85,140/yr

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Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$41/hr
Monthly gross$7,095/mo
25th percentile$62,000/yr
75th percentile$110,000/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Arizona Unemployment

Dec 2025

4.3%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Speech Language Pathologist salary in Tempe?

The median Speech Language Pathologist salary in Tempe is $85,140 per year, with a range from $62,000 at the 25th percentile to $110,000 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Speech Language Pathologist pay in Tempe compare to the national average?

Speech Language Pathologist salaries in Tempe are 0% above the national median of $85,140. After adjusting for Tempe's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $85,140 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Speech Language Pathologist salaries in Tempe?

In Tempe, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Speech Language Pathologist roles start around $50,840, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $134,200 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Tempe a good place for Speech Language Pathologist jobs?

Tempe offers a Speech Language Pathologist median of $85,140, which is 0% above the US median of $85,140. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Tempe is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Speech Language Pathologist salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Speech Language Pathologist in Tempe is $110,000, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.