Do speech pathologists make a lot of money?

Answer by  boonieyates (39)

The annual salary of a speech pathologist is between $50,000 - $60,000. Depending on your location and of course your amount of experience in the field.

Answer by  elb (1105)

Speech pathologists make $55K to $75K a year when they work full time in educational or nursing facilities. This is above average pay in the USA, and job prospects are good. However, a Masters degree is required, so consider the cost of graduate school along with the earnings.

Answer by  patti (29325)

"A lot of money" is subjective, so you have to decide what that means. Most speech path professionals work in clinics or for school systems, so the pay adequate but not terrific. A master's degree is required; expect to make $55K - $75K, depending on the facility.

Answer by  Jackie50 (360)

In 2006-2007, speech pathologists made a median salary between $55,000 and $60,000 per year, which was higher than the average median household income of $ $50,233.

Answer by  chels (177)

It depends of where you live at. Also depends on where you work at. You work at a hospital, yes. You work for a private doctors office, yes. You might make more at either place. Also, if you have an associate or bachelor's degree, that will make a big difference too.

Answer by  Trillium (102)

As highly skilled professional a speech pathologist working at a hospital or for a school board can make a upper middle class salary, some working privately may have significant incomes because of the success they have with a private group of patients. Incomes should range from fifty dollar per hour upwards with work weeks of 40 hours.

Answer by  annab144 (12)

Yes. The mean salary range for speech pathologists is between $60,000 and $70,000 per year, depending on education and experience.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Depends on what you may think is a lot. They do make above average incomes and depending on the number of clients, they have the potential to make over 100, 000 per year.

Answer by  Reuben (16)

In relation to other professions that require a similar level of education, speech pathologists do not make a lot of money.