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Speech-language pathologist salary in Nova Scotia
NOC 31112 · Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
Median speech-language pathologist pay in Nova Scotia is $46.93/hr, with most earning between $34.95/hr and $63.56/hr — about $97,614 a year at full-time hours, or $65,675 after tax.
Median wage
$46.93/hr
per hour
Figure: Small Area Estimation, 2024.
Low
$34.95/hr
per hour
High
$63.56/hr
per hour
Full-time equivalent
$97,614
median × 2,080 hours
Take-home at the median
$65,675
after tax, CPP and EI
vs Canada
+1.7%
gap to the national median of $46.15/hr
Income percentile
86th
where the median sits among Nova Scotia earners
Pay by occupation
Speech-language pathologist salary by province
Median wage from Job Bank; provinces and territories without a published figure are omitted. Pick one for the full breakdown with take-home pay.
| Province | Low | Median | High | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $32.05/hr | $55/hr | $64.66/hr | $114,400 |
| Saskatchewan | $35.90/hr | $53/hr | $71.43/hr | $110,240 |
| Manitoba | $21/hr | $47.50/hr | $56.59/hr | $98,800 |
| New Brunswick | $34.71/hr | $47.14/hr | $55.02/hr | $98,051 |
| British Columbia | $38.46/hr | $47/hr | $75/hr | $97,760 |
| Nova Scotia | $34.95/hr | $46.93/hr | $63.56/hr | $97,614 |
| Prince Edward Island | $39.90/hr | $46.79/hr | $55.81/hr | $97,323 |
| Ontario | $29/hr | $46.70/hr | $59.35/hr | $97,136 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.75/hr | $45/hr | $50/hr | $93,600 |
| Quebec | $34/hr | $41/hr | $51.50/hr | $85,280 |
Educational information only — not financial advice. Wages are Job Bank estimates for the occupation as a whole; your pay depends on employer, experience and region.
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