Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Arkansas

Speech-language pathologists in Arkansas earn the most in Little Rock (average $93,260 a year) and the least in Fort Smith ($82,740), across the 5 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the speech-language pathologists average at $90,490 and the median at $83,580 for 2,430 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $98,170.

Speech-Language Pathologists average salary by city in Arkansas

Little Rock$93,260
Fayetteville$92,450
Jonesboro$90,370
Hot Springs$88,640
Fort Smith$82,740

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Little Rock	$93,260	$86,380	$71,600	$71,475	89
Fayetteville	$92,450	$80,510	$65,290	$70,936	91
Jonesboro	$90,370	$91,020	$62,560	$69,549	86
Hot Springs	$88,640	$79,060	$65,170	$68,396	86
Fort Smith	$82,740	$81,300	$69,450	$64,464	86

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Speech-Language Pathologists salary in other states

Speech-Language Pathologists salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1127.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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