Speech Therapy Salaries in Nebraska - NE

By Jennifer Williams, allied health world Contributing Writer
Published: December, 22 2010

If you are considering a career in speech pathology, then you are probably interested in learning what kind of salary you can look forward to in Nebraska. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median speech therapy salaries in Nebraska are generally between $50,870 and $52,360. This would mean an average hourly wage of $24.46 to $25.17. Entry-level speech therapists are likely to find themselves making anywhere from $19.96 to $25.17 per hour. However, some of the most experienced make upwards of $73,180 each year; so there is definitely a significant amount of financial potential with a career in speech pathology.

One other thing you may want to consider is career outlook. Since recent studies have shown that the demand for speech language pathologists is likely to grow by at least 19% over the course of the next 8 years, you can expect a certain amount of stability with a career in this field. In fact, there are only 890 speech therapists actively working in Nebraska at this time. However, the number of people choosing speech pathology as their profession does not appear to match the current demand; so now may be a great time to pursue a speech therapy career in Nebraska.

Average speech therapy salaries across Nebraska:

• Lincoln: $54,650
• Omaha: $52,180
• Sioux City: $58,040
• Northeastern Nebraska: $57,160

Annual salary figures provided by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics