Healthcare Kearney, NE Pop. 33,464

Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Kearney, Nebraska

The median speech-language pathologist salary in Kearney, NE is $76,789 per year, which is 14% below the national median and 4.4% below the Nebraska state average.

City Median
$76,789
vs State Avg
$-3,572
vs National
$-12,501
Cost of Living
86%

Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Kearney by Experience

In Kearney, an entry-level speech-language pathologist earns around $53,320, while experienced professionals earn up to $103,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$53,320
$-8,680 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$77,400
$-12,600 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$103,200
$-16,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Kearney, NE

Percentile Kearney
10th Percentile $51,772
25th Percentile $62,780
Median (50th) $76,789
75th Percentile $92,880
90th Percentile $110,080

Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Other Nebraska Cities

Omaha, NE
$83,040
Pop. 486,051
Bellevue, NE
$82,147
Pop. 64,176
Lincoln, NE
$80,361
Pop. 291,082
Grand Island, NE
$75,004
Pop. 53,131

How to Become a Speech-Language Pathologist in Kearney

Education

Most speech-language pathologist positions require a master's degree. Kearney and the surrounding Nebraska area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Speech AssessmentLanguage TherapySwallowing TherapyAAC DevicesDocumentationPatient Education

Job Outlook

Nationally, speech-language pathologist employment is projected to grow 19% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Kearney may vary based on local industry and population growth.