Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Milwaukee, WI
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area earn a median $88,190 a year — 10% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $67,578 take-home, or $5,632 a month.
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- Federal income tax$10,572
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,468
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,279
- Wisconsin income tax$3,294
- Take-home pay$67,578
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 5.30% state
Speech-Language Pathologist pay by experience in Milwaukee, WI
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $61,370 | $29.50 | $49,572 | $4,131 |
| 25th percentile | $79,650 | $38.29 | $62,023 | $5,169 |
| Median (50th) | $88,190 | $42.40 | $67,578 | $5,632 |
| 75th percentile | $101,910 | $49.00 | $76,503 | $6,375 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $112,010 | $53.85 | $83,073 | $6,923 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Wisconsin resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $88,190 buys in Milwaukee, WI
Prices in Milwaukee, WI are 3.1% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 3% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median speech-language pathologist's $67,578 take-home pay has the buying power of $69,713 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are about as common in Milwaukee, WI as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.03).
Best-paying cities for speech-language pathologists, adjusted for cost of living
Milwaukee, WI ranks #55 of 71 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Paso, TX | $99,430 | $78,779 | $87,618 |
| 2 | Austin, TX | $106,290 | $83,605 | $85,254 |
| 3 | Louisville, KY | $103,420 | $78,084 | $83,894 |
| 4 | McAllen, TX | $89,860 | $72,047 | $83,877 |
| 5 | San Jose, CA | $132,720 | $92,141 | $83,444 |
| 6 | Sacramento, CA | $126,360 | $88,468 | $82,937 |
| 7 | Las Vegas, NV | $104,510 | $82,353 | $82,176 |
| 8 | Cleveland, OH | $98,900 | $76,469 | $81,416 |
| 55 | Milwaukee, WI | $88,190 | $67,578 | $69,713 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 71 metros →
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Milwaukee, WI?
The median speech-language pathologist salary in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $88,190 a year, or about $42.40 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $79,650 and $101,910.
What is a speech-language pathologist’s take-home pay in Milwaukee, WI?
On the median $88,190 salary, a single filer living in Wisconsin takes home about $67,578 a year ($5,632 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $3,294 in Wisconsin taxes in 2026.
Is Milwaukee, WI a good place to work as a speech-language pathologist?
Pay here is 10% below the national median of $97,870. Local prices are 3.1% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $69,713 would in a typical U.S. city. Milwaukee, WI ranks #55 of 71 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a speech-language pathologist afford rent in Milwaukee, WI?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Milwaukee, WI is $1,119 a month ($1,338 for two bedrooms) — 20% of a median speech-language pathologist’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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