Pay vs cost of living
How far does a Speech Pathologist's pay go, state by state?
A Speech Pathologist's pay leaves the most room in New Mexico — about $6,688/mo take-home against $1,034/mo typical rent — and the least in Louisiana.
| State | Est. take-home | Typical rent | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $6,688/mo | $1,034/mo | 15% |
| District of Columbia | $7,320/mo | $1,900/mo | 26% |
| Nevada | $6,669/mo | $1,478/mo | 22% |
| Colorado | $6,828/mo | $1,659/mo | 24% |
| Oregon | $6,580/mo | $1,431/mo | 22% |
| California | $7,116/mo | $1,969/mo | 28% |
| Alaska | $6,466/mo | $1,361/mo | 21% |
| Connecticut | $6,572/mo | $1,483/mo | 23% |
| Washington | $6,538/mo | $1,641/mo | 25% |
| Rhode Island | $6,178/mo | $1,289/mo | 21% |
| Hawaii | $6,753/mo | $1,927/mo | 29% |
| Delaware | $6,059/mo | $1,321/mo | 22% |
| Arizona | $6,126/mo | $1,419/mo | 23% |
| Florida | $6,230/mo | $1,542/mo | 25% |
| New Jersey | $6,319/mo | $1,656/mo | 26% |
| Ohio | $5,626/mo | $986/mo | 18% |
| Massachusetts | $6,326/mo | $1,716/mo | 27% |
| Maryland | $6,271/mo | $1,683/mo | 27% |
| Virginia | $6,118/mo | $1,547/mo | 25% |
| Pennsylvania | $5,697/mo | $1,176/mo | 21% |
| New York | $6,133/mo | $1,621/mo | 26% |
| South Carolina | $5,598/mo | $1,131/mo | 20% |
| Arkansas | $5,228/mo | $903/mo | 17% |
| Texas | $5,620/mo | $1,328/mo | 24% |
| Oklahoma | $5,252/mo | $970/mo | 18% |
| Wyoming | $5,260/mo | $979/mo | 19% |
| Indiana | $5,298/mo | $1,022/mo | 19% |
| Michigan | $5,346/mo | $1,072/mo | 20% |
| Illinois | $5,498/mo | $1,246/mo | 23% |
| Missouri | $5,218/mo | $997/mo | 19% |
| Minnesota | $5,446/mo | $1,230/mo | 23% |
| Georgia | $5,533/mo | $1,320/mo | 24% |
| Kentucky | $5,121/mo | $918/mo | 18% |
| Wisconsin | $5,222/mo | $1,033/mo | 20% |
| Utah | $5,578/mo | $1,396/mo | 25% |
| Iowa | $5,100/mo | $932/mo | 18% |
| Maine | $5,214/mo | $1,104/mo | 21% |
| Montana | $5,128/mo | $1,031/mo | 20% |
| North Carolina | $5,244/mo | $1,147/mo | 22% |
| Nebraska | $5,094/mo | $1,017/mo | 20% |
| Kansas | $5,038/mo | $1,025/mo | 20% |
| New Hampshire | $5,436/mo | $1,424/mo | 26% |
| Tennessee | $5,013/mo | $1,111/mo | 22% |
| Mississippi | $4,807/mo | $933/mo | 19% |
| Idaho | $4,874/mo | $1,163/mo | 24% |
| Alabama | $4,615/mo | $967/mo | 21% |
| Vermont | $4,828/mo | $1,207/mo | 25% |
| North Dakota | $4,382/mo | $911/mo | 21% |
| West Virginia | $4,239/mo | $848/mo | 20% |
| South Dakota | $4,272/mo | $910/mo | 21% |
| Louisiana | $4,172/mo | $1,028/mo | 25% |
Take-home is that state's BLS OEWS 2023 median wage after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. Rent is population-weighted Census gross rent (utilities included). Neither includes state taxes, insurance, or the cost of moving.