DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 4,048 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 178,790 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Speech-Language Pathologists
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsSalary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corona, CA | $90,168 | +35.7% | 10 | 6 |
| Placentia, CA | $83,200 | +25.2% | 30 | 1 |
| King City, CA | $81,702 | +23% | 16 | 3 |
| BALDWIN PARK, CA | $77,561 | +16.7% | 16 | 8 |
| Pomona, CA | $77,158 | +16.1% | 10 | 5 |
| Pleasanton, CA | $75,858 | +14.2% | 23 | 3 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $74,818 | +12.6% | 13 | 7 |
| San Jose, CA | $73,798 | +11.1% | 168 | 19 |
| Gilroy, CA | $73,798 | +11.1% | 29 | 3 |
| Oakland, CA | $72,800 | +9.6% | 19 | 6 |
| Stockton, CA | $72,800 | +9.6% | 13 | 6 |
| Concord, CA | $72,426 | +9% | 15 | 3 |
| San Francisco, CA | $71,828 | +8.1% | 12 | 3 |
| Detroit, MI | $70,720 | +6.4% | 41 | 12 |
| DALLAS, TX | $70,720 | +6.4% | 17 | 6 |
| San Antonio, TX | $70,400 | +6% | 10 | 4 |
| Houston, TX | $70,000 | +5.4% | 49 | 16 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $68,734 | +3.5% | 18 | 5 |
| Spanaway, WA | $68,640 | +3.3% | 11 | 2 |
| Fairfield, CA | $68,500 | +3.1% | 10 | 4 |
| Fremont, CA | $68,500 | +3.1% | 36 | 7 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $68,049 | +2.4% | 16 | 5 |
| Norco, CA | $67,954 | +2.3% | 13 | 3 |
| Chino, CA | $67,954 | +2.3% | 29 | 6 |
| Fontana, CA | $67,049 | +0.9% | 44 | 5 |
| Mountain View, CA | $66,747 | +0.5% | 13 | 2 |
| Redwood City, CA | $66,747 | +0.5% | 27 | 5 |
| Thermal, CA | $66,404 | -0% | 12 | 1 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $66,300 | -0.2% | 20 | 5 |
| MORENO VALLEY, CA | $66,144 | -0.4% | 20 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $87,360 | +7.7% | 3 |
| District of Columbia | $79,040 | -26.1% | 7 |
| New Jersey | $76,960 | -24.3% | 37 |
| Nevada | $75,920 | -24.7% | 7 |
| Indiana | $74,880 | -11.2% | 29 |
| Maryland | $72,800 | -27.6% | 51 |
| Virginia | $72,800 | -22.9% | 17 |
| Louisiana | $70,720 | +7.5% | 1 |
| Michigan | $70,360 | -14.1% | 82 |
| Vermont | $70,000 | -10.9% | 1 |
| South Carolina | $69,680 | -24.2% | 5 |
| Oklahoma | $69,139 | -18% | 1 |
| Alaska | $68,682 | -31.4% | 6 |
| North Carolina | $68,619 | -21.5% | 15 |
| Massachusetts | $67,600 | -33.6% | 43 |
| California | $66,747 | -42.5% | 1,769 |
| Arkansas | $66,696 | -16.4% | 11 |
| Texas | $66,591 | -25.6% | 136 |
| Connecticut | $66,560 | -33.8% | 12 |
| Hawaii | $65,083 | -39.9% | 7 |
| Washington | $65,000 | -36.6% | 67 |
| Georgia | $64,719 | -34.7% | 28 |
| Wisconsin | $64,480 | -20% | 9 |
| Nebraska | $64,002 | -21.7% | 51 |
| Illinois | $62,400 | -24.4% | 35 |
| Idaho | $61,520 | -21.6% | 1 |
| Colorado | $61,485 | -43.1% | 11 |
| New York | $60,944 | -44% | 266 |
| Ohio | $60,616 | -31.4% | 10 |
| Oregon | $60,320 | -42.1% | 11 |
| Arizona | $59,459 | -38.1% | 26 |
| Florida | $59,161 | -39.1% | 74 |
| Tennessee | $58,806 | -29.1% | 12 |
| South Dakota | $58,240 | -7.8% | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,845 | -38.3% | 17 |
| Delaware | $57,720 | -42.9% | 7 |
| Alabama | $55,910 | -23% | 10 |
| New Mexico | $54,802 | -47.8% | 10 |
| Utah | $53,310 | -37.5% | 4 |
| Missouri | $51,459 | -38.7% | 3 |
| North Dakota | $50,960 | -24.3% | 5 |
| Kentucky | $47,694 | -42.5% | 3 |
| Maine | $44,845 | -45.1% | 1 |
| Minnesota | $41,908 | -49.2% | 5 |
| Kansas | $41,309 | -49.2% | 6 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Speech-Language Pathologists positions, 11% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 87% required a Master's degree, and 0% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pristine Rehab Care, LLC | Master's | $64,397 |
| ALPHAVISTA SERVICES INC. | Master's | $65,874 |
| EBS Healthcare, LLC | Master's | $71,760 |
| BMR Health Services, Inc. | Master's | $67,163 |
| BILINGUALS INC. | Master's | $62,504 |
| Interface Rehab, Inc. | Master's | $87,360 |
| Alliedmedix Resources, Inc. | Master's | $59,904 |
| RehabCare Group East, LLC | Master's | $74,880 |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | Master's | $70,637 |
| Genesis ElderCare Rehabilitation Services LLC | Not specified | $57,845 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Speech-Language Pathologists is Health Care and Social Assistance at $71,074. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Administrative and Support Services at $69,182.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 4,048 DOL filings, the median salary for a Speech-Language Pathologists is $66,435, ranging from $60,528 to $77,000.
The 90th percentile salary is $132,850 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Corona, CA offers the highest median at $90,168.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Speech-Language Pathologists positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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