Alabama Speech-Language Pathologist Salary Guide - 2024

Speech Pathologist Programs

by Speech Pathologist Programs Staff

Updated: September 27th, 2024

Speech-language pathologists, also known as SLPs, are essential members of the healthcare community in the state of Alabama. They play a crucial role in helping individuals with speech and language disorders to communicate effectively and live fulfilling lives. From children with developmental delays to adults with neurological conditions, SLPs work help their clients overcome barriers and reach their full potential.

Alabama Speech-Language Pathologist Salaries – Visualized

In Alabama, SLPs are employed in a variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and private practices. This diversity of employment opportunities makes it possible for SLPs to specialize in areas that align with their interests and strengths, such as pediatrics, neurology, or rehabilitation. With the wide range of options also comes a wide range of salaries, as seen below.

Speech-Language Pathologist Salary by Industry in Alabama

Speech-Language Pathologists Salaries in urban areas of Alabama

Metro Area# EmployedMean Salary
Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL40$71,960
Auburn-Opelika, AL70$72,650
Birmingham-Hoover, AL680$81,320
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL70$69,410
Decatur, AL60$67,710
Dothan, AL100$75,410
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL50$75,830
Gadsden, AL70$81,840
Huntsville, AL240$76,130
Mobile, AL190$71,810
Montgomery, AL130$69,580
Tuscaloosa, AL80$78,890
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2023

Speech-Language Pathologists Salaries in rural areas of Alabama

Metro Area# EmployedMean Salary
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area70$67,610
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area160$67,900
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area50$70,400
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area100$65,700
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2023