The median Speech Language Pathologist salary is $57.50 per hour, or $119,600 per year, based on 11,875 job postings across 104 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$57.50
Median hourly
$119,600
Annual salary
$44-$78
Pay range
104
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Speech Language Pathologist earns $57.50/hr, with most posted roles landing between $49.50 and $69.87/hr.
Recent posted pay is steady, with the last 30 days showing 0% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Santa Rosa, CALIFORNIA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while West Jordan, UTAH sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
0%
Current median: $57.50/hr
Prior period: $57.50/hr
Job openings
+5%
2,664 recent postings
Previous period: 2,537 postings
Daily pay signal
$54.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Speech Language Pathologist postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is holding steady across recent listings at about $57.50/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$44.00
$91,520/yr
Median
$57.50
$119,600/yr
Top earners
$77.50
$161,200/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $57.50/hr | 2,504 |
Mar 2026 | $57.50/hr | 2,697 |
Feb 2026 | $59.00/hr | 1,344 |
Jan 2026 | $58.50/hr | 1,440 |
Dec 2025 | $56.00/hr | 2,482 |
Nov 2025 | $56.50/hr | 1,408 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
76 postings · 22 companies
$48.25
$45-$54
55 postings · 31 companies
$71.35
$58-$74
335 postings · 95 companies
$57.50
$49-$71
50 postings · 17 companies
$48.50
$45-$54
1,800 postings · 422 companies
$68.50
$61-$75
463 postings · 130 companies
$52.50
$45-$60
216 postings · 51 companies
$52.50
$47-$59
85 postings · 24 companies
$58.50
$52-$71
16 postings · 10 companies
$59.50
$47-$62
585 postings · 232 companies
$52.00
$45-$55
178 postings · 71 companies
$55.00
$48-$60
90 postings · 52 companies
$71.72
$50-$79
79 postings · 41 companies
$70.60
$53-$73
503 postings · 131 companies
$55.00
$47-$62
152 postings · 46 companies
$49.00
$46-$55
59 postings · 17 companies
$45.00
$43-$51
83 postings · 18 companies
$50.00
$45-$54
75 postings · 38 companies
$56.00
$47-$75
35 postings · 19 companies
$50.00
$48-$53
57 postings · 17 companies
$47.50
$48-$53
334 postings · 84 companies
$57.50
$48-$63
594 postings · 126 companies
$70.15
$53-$73
138 postings · 61 companies
$55.00
$50-$71
162 postings · 63 companies
$50.00
$44-$55
20 postings · 11 companies
$45.75
$43-$49
175 postings · 53 companies
$55.50
$48-$69
31 postings · 19 companies
$69.00
$56-$71
24 postings · 16 companies
$48.75
$43-$60
93 postings · 63 companies
$54.00
$48-$58
49 postings · 22 companies
$48.00
$44-$53
282 postings · 78 companies
$62.50
$53-$75
96 postings · 40 companies
$60.00
$52-$73
896 postings · 255 companies
$67.50
$52-$80
163 postings · 60 companies
$50.00
$45-$55
21 postings · 11 companies
$43.50
$43-$50
317 postings · 51 companies
$56.50
$48-$58
55 postings · 18 companies
$51.00
$45-$59
136 postings · 48 companies
$57.50
$53-$62
323 postings · 83 companies
$57.50
$53-$68
43 postings · 21 companies
$48.50
$46-$57
177 postings · 48 companies
$51.50
$48-$55
55 postings · 20 companies
$55.00
$48-$70
82 postings · 37 companies
$50.50
$47-$55
557 postings · 130 companies
$59.00
$52-$72
39 postings · 14 companies
$50.00
$43-$54
25 postings · 14 companies
$46.00
$44-$53
144 postings · 45 companies
$55.50
$47-$60
365 postings · 125 companies
$57.50
$54-$63
12 postings · 6 companies
$47.25
$44-$60
86 postings · 30 companies
$47.50
$46-$54
8 postings · 4 companies
$55.00
$47-$58
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Speech Language Pathologist salaries.
Santa Rosa
California · 58 postings
$91.00/hr
Redwood City
California · 17 postings
$90.08/hr
Elk Grove
California · 29 postings
$89.00/hr
Madera
California · 18 postings
$84.28/hr
Roswell
New Mexico · 12 postings
$80.47/hr
West Jordan
Utah · 10 postings
$42.00/hr
Westminster
Colorado · 16 postings
$42.50/hr
Ocala
Florida · 13 postings
$44.50/hr
Daytona Beach
Florida · 16 postings
$44.50/hr
Loveland
Colorado · 10 postings
$44.50/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Speech Language Pathologist positions.
Caresoft Health
5 postings
$170.00/hr
Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy And Autism Services
58 postings
$162.50/hr
Best Home Health & Hospice
11 postings
$130.00/hr
Knowledge Road
9 postings
$127.50/hr
Halcyon Home
5 postings
$125.00/hr
Therapitas
5 postings
$33.50/hr
Ucp Of Central Florida
5 postings
$35.00/hr
Easter Seals
5 postings
$35.50/hr
Achieve Center
5 postings
$37.00/hr
Millennium Therapy
7 postings
$37.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist | 182 | $60.00/hr |
| Pediatric Speech-language Pathologist | 108 | $57.50/hr |
| Home Health Speech Language Pathologist | 80 | $111.25/hr |
| Prn Speech Language Pathologist | 69 | $52.50/hr |
| Home Health Speech-language Pathologist | 46 | $72.50/hr |
| Allied Health/slp | 38 | $47.75/hr |
| Home Health Speech Therapist | 36 | $73.65/hr |
| Prn Speech- Language Pathologist | 33 | $52.50/hr |
| Cfy Clinical Fellowship Year Slp | 27 | $39.00/hr |
| Acute Care Speech-language Pathologist | 26 | $75.15/hr |
EDUCATION & LICENSING
Speech-Language Pathologists evaluate and treat communication disorders, swallowing difficulties, and cognitive-communication impairments across the lifespan.
Minimum: Master's (MS/MA)
MS-SLP
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
SLPD
Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology
PhD
PhD in Speech-Language Pathology
SLPs complete a bachelor's degree (often in Communication Sciences and Disorders), then a master's SLP program. Programs require 400+ clinical hours. After graduation, complete Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) for full certification.
State SLP License
RequiredSpeech-Language Pathologist License
CCC-SLP
RequiredCertificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
BLS
RequiredBasic Life Support
Clinical Fellow (CF-SLP)
0-1 years experience
Staff SLP / CCC-SLP
1-4 years experience
Senior SLP / Specialist
4-8 years experience
SLP Lead / Supervisor
8-12 years experience
Director of Speech Services
12+ years experience
Certifications can significantly increase earning potential
BCS-S
+5-15%Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders
BCS-F
+5-10%Board Certified Specialist in Fluency and Fluency Disorders
BCS-CL
+5-10%Board Certified Specialist in Child Language
LSVT LOUD
+3-5%Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Certification
VitalStim Certified
Specialized skillVitalStim Therapy Certification
Job Outlook
Very Strong Growth (19% (2022-2032))
SLP is one of the fastest-growing healthcare professions. Demand in schools, medical facilities, and early intervention programs exceeds supply. Travel SLP positions pay $1,800-2,800+/week.
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Speech Language Pathologist salaries.
FAQ
The median Speech Language Pathologist salary is $57.50 per hour, or $119,600 annually. Pay ranges from $44.00/hr (10th percentile) to $77.50/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 11,875 job postings, the highest paying states for Speech Language Pathologists include Hawaii, Alaska, Idaho. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 11,875 Speech Language Pathologist job postings across 104 states, from 2165 different healthcare employers.
Speech Language Pathologist pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Speech Language Pathologist pay is currently stable. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates remained stable.
Speech Language Pathologist pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $12.37 to $20.00 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Santa Rosa offer $91.00/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $42.00/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Speech Language Pathologists typically earn around $44.00 to $49.50 per hour ($91,520 to $102,960 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $57.50/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 11,875 active postings with listed compensation for Speech Language Pathologist. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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