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Eleutheria
Puyallup, Washington

Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$63 - $70/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job Title

Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Pay Range

$63-70/hour

Job Description

School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) | Puyallup, WA | 2026-2027 School Year Starting in August! | Multiple Positions Available!

Hello SLPs!

Come work with a local, woman- and therapist-founded and operated company! Ampersand Therapy is hiring School Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) for school-based positions in Puyallup, WA! Whether you are a CF-SLP or a seasoned provider, we would love to hear from you.

Position Details

  • In-person, school-based role
  • K-12 caseload
  • Full time hours - 1.0 FTE for the entire school year
  • Provide speech and language evaluations and therapy
  • Develop and implement IEPs and complete documentation
  • Collaborate with school special education teams

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Washington state SLP license
  • Washington ESA (Educational Staff Associate) Certificate - or eligible to apply
  • Clinical Fellows are encouraged to apply – we provide supervision and mentorship

Benefits (W-2 Employment)

Paid Sick Leave

  • Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) for employees working 0.8 FTE or more
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Reimbursements for licensure, continuing education, and professional costs

Mileage Reimbursement at the IRS Rate

  • Paid time off for volunteer work and donation matching for nonprofits (0.8 FTE and above)
  • General and professional liability insurance
  • Referral bonuses
  • No non-compete clauses

Why Ampersand Therapy

We’re a small, therapist-run company based in Washington and Colorado. We started Ampersand Therapy as an alternative to large staffing agencies, with the goal of supporting therapists the way we wish we had been supported. As practicing clinicians, we understand your work and strive to provide real-time mentorship, collaboration, and flexibility. You’ll often find us working in schools ourselves alongside our team.

Our Values

Equity: We are committed to creating inclusive, supportive environments for both staff and students and donate to organizations like The Conscious Kid.

Community

We support and volunteer with organizations including Special Olympics, Project Canine, and The Moth.

Sustainability: We reduce waste by going digital, promote low-waste treatment tools, and are committed to a negative carbon footprint.

If you're a Speech-Language Pathologist looking for a school-based opportunity in Puyallup, WA, apply now and join a team that truly understands and supports your work.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide speech and language evaluations and therapy to a K-12 caseload. They are also responsible for developing and implementing IEPs while collaborating with school special education teams.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

IEP developmentSpeech therapyClinical mentorship

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist SLP at Eleutheria a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,936 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 57% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,936 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$131k–$146kSpeech-Language Pathology median $123k (middle half $109k–$133k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$129k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Washington147 active6,937 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 57% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 5% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment163 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,626 in the last 30 days1,391 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,936 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$138k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 20 employers
6
<$100k
0
$100k-125k
11
$125k-150k
7
$150k-175k
2
$175k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs
401k / retirement match
72% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
28%

✓ This job: no non-compete (stated in the posting)

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Voice Speech Language Pathologist

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$142k-$199k
#2

Speech Language Pathologist ContractorContract

Cole Health · Schertz, Texas

$80-$90/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$72-$80/hr
#4

Pediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist

$49.36-$78.25/hr
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,936 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Eleutheria

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Goodyear, Arizona
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid sick leave
Healthcare benefits
401(k) with company matching
Licensure reimbursement
CEU reimbursement
Mileage reimbursement
Volunteer PTO
Donation matching

Living in Puyallup

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k
Typical market rent
$2,199/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.