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115+ Locum Tenens Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs

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These 136 roles pay ~$135k median with 6.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

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Travel Speech Language Pathologist Long Term Care Job

Healthforce

Speech Language PathologistDenver, CO
2,697 to $2,768 per week
4w ago
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SLP-Speech Language Pathologist-San Antonio

Assessment Intervention Management

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SLP-Speech Language Pathologist-Houston Metro Area

Assessment Intervention Management

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SLP- Speech Language Pathologist-Austin Area

Assessment Intervention Management

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SLP- Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist- Austin

Assessment Intervention Management

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Bilingual School Speech Language Pathologist SY27

BMS Pediatric Therapy Group

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Speech Therapist (Journey Travel) - SLP

Genesis Administrative Services

Speech Language PathologistKennebunk, ME
70.00 per hour
4w ago
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Speech Therapist (Journey Travel) - SLP

Genesis Administrative Services

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Speech Therapist (SLP) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health

All Care TherapiesGreat Workplace

Speech Language PathologistLas Vegas, NV
65 - $100/exam
30+ days ago
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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects

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Speech Therapist (SLP) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects

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Pediatric Speech Therapist (SLP)

HJ Staffing

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Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) / Speech Therapist (ST)

Classic Home CareGreat Workplace

Speech Language PathologistDetroit, MI
63-$105 per hour
30+ days ago
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Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) / Speech Therapist (ST)

Classic Home CareGreat Workplace

Speech Language PathologistInkster, MI
63-$105 per hour
30+ days ago
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School-Based Speech Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)

Washington, District of Columbia70-$85/session
No weekends
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Speech-Language Pathologist Pay & Work-Life Balance by State

Median advertised pay and work-life-balance score across 48 states with enough speech-language pathologist listings to measure. Based on our own postings from the last 12 months — not a salary survey. Medians blend permanent salaries with annualized locums/contract rates. Take-home figures deduct state income tax (Tax Foundation 2025) and adjust for local cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities 2024); federal tax is uniform across states and omitted.

AK$95kME$106kVT$110kNH$108kWA$114kID$67kMTND$82kMN$94kIL$90kWI$67kMI$110kNY$90kRI$84kMA$93kOR$109kNV$96kWY$79kSD$106kIA$79kIN$100kOH$102kPA$119kNJ$91kCT$111kCA$107kUT$104kCO$96kNEMO$88kKY$75kWV$112kVA$92kMD$100kDE$83kAZ$112kNM$89kKS$107kAR$95kTN$91kNC$94kSC$103kDCOK$92kLA$97kMS$104kAL$118kGA$114kHI$113kTX$107kFL$106k
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Pennsylvania leads at $119k, against a $97k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Rhode Island (7.3/10), Minnesota (6.3/10), Nebraska (6.3/10).

Speech-Language Pathologist median pay, work-life-balance score and open listings by state
StateMedian payTake-home, COL-adj.WLBListings
Pennsylvania$119k$118k5.6/1070
Alabama$118k$126k4.9/1015
Georgia$114k$112k5.4/1055
Washington$114k$107k5.2/1045
Hawaii$113k$92k5.4/109
Arizona$112k$108k5.5/1057
West Virginia$112k$119k5.0/1010
Connecticut$111k$100k5.5/1028
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Speech-Language Pathologist by state, continued (ranked 948 by median pay)
StateMedian payTake-home, COL-adj.WLBListings
Michigan$110k$110k5.3/1064
Vermont$110k$102k5.6/1011
Oregon$109k$95k4.7/1023
New Hampshire$108k$104k4.7/1019
Texas$107k$110k5.5/10437
California$107k$88k5.1/10193
Kansas$107k$112k5.6/1014
Maine$106k$102k5.7/1021
South Dakota$106k$120k5.8/108
Florida$106k$102k5.1/10128
Mississippi$104k$115k4.9/1018
Utah$104k$100k4.7/108
South Carolina$103k$103k5.1/1036
Ohio$102k$106k5.3/1090
Indiana$100k$104k5.6/1030
Maryland$100k$90k5.1/1046
Louisiana$97k$106k5.1/1024
Nevada$96k$96k5.6/109
Colorado$96k$89k5.5/1065
Alaska$95k$92k5.2/103
Arkansas$95k$105k5.4/1018
Minnesota$94k$86k6.3/1035
North Carolina$94k$96k5.3/1079
Massachusetts$93k$83k5.1/1056
Oklahoma$92k$99k6.0/1017
Virginia$92k$85k5.1/1058
Tennessee$91k$99k5.7/1044
New Jersey$91k$78k6.0/1042
Illinois$90k$86k5.2/1084
New York$90k$77k5.2/10109
New Mexico$89k$91k4.0/107
Missouri$88k$93k5.9/1035
Rhode Island$84k$78k7.3/103
Delaware$83k$78k5.5/1023
North Dakota$82k$89k3.6/107
Iowa$79k$86k5.4/1014
Wyoming$79k$85k5.6/104
Kentucky$75k$79k3.7/1024
Wisconsin$67k$67k5.1/1055
Idaho$67k$66k4.9/108

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Locum Tenens Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

Finding locum tenens speech-language pathologist jobs that prioritize work-life balance is a top priority for healthcare professionals facing burnout. 115+ positions on WeekdayDoc meet these criteria, with pay ranging from $50K to $218K.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Locum Tenens Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs on this page have an average score of 6.3/10, with 5% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for locum tenens speech-language pathologist jobs include Assessment Intervention Management, FeldCare Connects, Classic Home Care, Healthforce, and more. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for locum tenens speech-language pathologist jobs, Cyti Clinics (score: 96.3/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $107K, trending up 1.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 1,670+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do speech-language pathologists earn?

Listed speech-language pathologists on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $50K to $218K per year, with a median near $131K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid speech-language pathologists jobs available?

Yes — about 5% of current speech-language pathologists listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which speech-language pathologists jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every speech-language pathologist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring speech-language pathologists right now?

Employers currently hiring for speech-language pathologist roles include Assessment Intervention Management, FeldCare Connects, Classic Home Care, Healthforce, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many locum tenens speech-language pathologist jobs are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 115+ speech-language pathologists positions listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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