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Speaker salary

Average speaker salary

$41,770

$20.08 hourly rate

Entry-level speaker salary
$24,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Speaker Salary

The average salary for a speaker in the United States is approximately $41,770 per year, or around $20 per hour. However, this figure can vary significantly based on several factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry in which a speaker works. For example, speakers in high-demand sectors such as corporate training or motivational speaking typically earn more than those in less lucrative fields.

Salary Variation by State

In states like California and New York, speakers can expect to earn higher salaries than the national average, reflecting the cost of living and demand for skilled speakers. Conversely, speakers in regions with lower demand may earn less. Understanding these variances is crucial for those looking to maximize their earning potential.

Highest Paying Opportunities

Some of the highest-paying cities for speakers include metropolitan areas with thriving business communities. Additionally, industries such as education, finance, and technology often offer lucrative opportunities for speakers to share their expertise. By leveraging these insights, speakers can make informed decisions about their career paths and seek out roles that align with their skills and aspirations.

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Where can a Speaker earn more?

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CUNA Mutual Group$67,116
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Average speaker salary by state

The highest-paying states for speakers are Connecticut, Alaska, and New Jersey. The lowest average speaker salary states are Wyoming, Mississippi, and Nebraska.

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Highest paying states for speakers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Alaska$46,186$22.20
2Connecticut$47,161$22.67
3Rhode Island$41,569$19.99
4New York$42,947$20.65
5North Dakota$38,556$18.54
6Maryland$44,650$21.47
7New Jersey$45,537$21.89
8Delaware$38,771$18.64
9New Hampshire$38,052$18.29
10Michigan$38,401$18.46
11California$44,647$21.46
12West Virginia$36,032$17.32
13Texas$40,592$19.52
14District of Columbia$49,467$23.78
15Arkansas$36,421$17.51
16Virginia$41,049$19.74
17Vermont$34,036$16.36
18Minnesota$40,593$19.52
19Arizona$36,209$17.41
20Pennsylvania$37,814$18.18
21Massachusetts$39,124$18.81
22Kentucky$34,735$16.70
23Washington$36,796$17.69
24Ohio$35,896$17.26
25Nevada$32,925$15.83
26Tennessee$34,247$16.46
27Hawaii$33,742$16.22
28South Dakota$29,651$14.26
29South Carolina$32,567$15.66
30Louisiana$31,945$15.36
31Idaho$30,306$14.57
32Oregon$33,813$16.26
33North Carolina$30,925$14.87
34Indiana$32,031$15.40
35Illinois$32,957$15.84
36Wyoming$28,225$13.57
37Maine$28,667$13.78
38New Mexico$29,708$14.28
39Iowa$29,885$14.37
40Wisconsin$31,224$15.01
41Alabama$30,441$14.64
42Colorado$31,952$15.36
43Mississippi$27,686$13.31
44Oklahoma$28,745$13.82
45Nebraska$27,538$13.24
46Utah$28,376$13.64
47Missouri$28,948$13.92
48Kansas$27,120$13.04
49Georgia$29,580$14.22
50Montana$25,324$12.18
51Florida$27,453$13.20

Highest paying cities for speakers

The highest-paying cities for speakers are Washington, DC, Los Angeles, CA, and Baltimore, MD.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington, DC$49,463$23.78
2Los Angeles, CA$45,127$21.70
3Baltimore, MD$44,968$21.62
4New York, NY$43,131$20.74
5Alexandria, VA$42,137$20.26
6Austin, TX$41,605$20.00
7Minneapolis, MN$40,619$19.53
8Woburn, MA$38,853$18.68
9Philadelphia, PA$38,209$18.37
10Bellingham, WA$37,924$18.23
11Tempe, AZ$36,279$17.44
12Chicago, IL$33,105$15.92
13Madison, WI$30,788$14.80
14Saint Louis, MO$29,451$14.16
15Fort Lauderdale, FL$27,175$13.06

Speaker salary details

A speaker's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $71,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average speaker salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a speaker's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$71,000$5,917$34
75th Percentile$55,000$4,583$26
Average$41,770$3,481$20
25th Percentile$31,000$2,583$15
10th Percentile$24,000$2,000$12

Highest paying speaker jobs

The highest paying types of speakers are communications consultant, media consultant, and social media specialist.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Communications Consultant$91,455$7,621$43.9729,942
Communications Coordinator$47,075$3,923$22.6339,790
Account Coordinator$39,973$3,331$19.2293,480
Youth Coordinator$37,761$3,147$18.1523,062
Public Relations Coordinator$46,225$3,852$22.2235,324
Public Relations$48,383$4,032$23.2622,721

Which companies pay speakers the most?

Speaker salaries at CUNA Mutual Group and HarperCollins are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average speaker salary at companies like Dow Jones and TransPerfect are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1CUNA Mutual Group$67,116$32.27
2HarperCollins$57,718$27.75
3Dow Jones$57,504$27.65
4TransPerfect$56,638$27.23
5Private Practice$48,940$23.53
6Western Washington University$48,579$23.36
7CARE$44,893$21.58
8News$43,642$20.98
9Elastic$43,608$20.97
10HealthTrust$43,490$20.91
111871$40,317$19.38
12ICONMA$39,582$19.03
13Centria Healthcare$39,346$18.92
14Kansas City Kansas Community College$36,180$17.39
15Randstad North America, Inc.$35,095$16.87
16Close Up Washington$32,924$15.83
17Domestic$29,825$14.34
18Homewatch CareGivers$24,064$11.57

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Speaker salary by industry

The average speaker salary varies across industries:

  • The average speaker salary in the professional industry is $54,112, the highest of any industry.
  • The average speaker salary in the finance industry is $51,172.
  • Speakers in the education industry earn an average salary of $38,449, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for speakers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Professional$54,112$26.02
2Finance$51,172$24.60
3Non Profits$43,717$21.02
4Transportation$40,334$19.39
5Education$38,449$18.49

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Speaker salary trends

The average speaker salary has risen by $6,397 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average speaker earned $35,373 annually, but today, they earn $41,770 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for speakers over the last decade.

Compare speaker salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average speaker salary over time

Compare speaker salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Speaker salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$41,800$20.08+2.6%
2025$40,700$19.55+1.9%
2024$39,900$19.18+1.2%
2023$39,400$18.96+2.2%
2022$38,600$18.55+2.2%

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