DOL Median (Tennessee)
$58,806
vs National
-11.5%
National: $66,435BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,123
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,806
-11.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$66,435
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Speech-Language Pathologists in Tennessee earns $58,806 in nominal terms, which is 11.5% below the national average of $66,435. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $65,123 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSUS THERAPY, LLC | $89,440 | 16 |
| East Tennessee State University | $74,109 | 1 |
| EBS Healthcare, LLC | $71,760 | 379 |
| SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - NASHVILLE INC. | $62,400 | 1 |
| Alliedmedix Resources, Inc. | $59,904 | 108 |
| METHODIST LEBONHEUR HEALTHCARE | $59,613 | 1 |
| Vanderbilt University | $58,000 | 2 |
| REHAB AMERICA, INC. | $44,283 | 1 |
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How much does a Speech-Language Pathologists make in Tennessee?
The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Tennessee is $58,806 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Speech-Language Pathologists?
A Speech-Language Pathologists in Tennessee earns 11.5% less than the national median of $66,435, or $65,123 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.