780+ Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs
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780+ Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs Available Now
These 113 roles pay ~$118k median with 5.7/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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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.
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).
| State | Median pay | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $119k | $118k | 5.6/10 | 70 |
| Alabama | $118k | $126k | 4.9/10 | 15 |
| Georgia | $114k | $112k | 5.4/10 | 55 |
| Washington | $114k | $107k | 5.2/10 | 45 |
| Hawaii | $113k | $92k | 5.4/10 | 9 |
| Arizona | $112k | $108k | 5.5/10 | 57 |
| West Virginia | $112k | $119k | 5.0/10 | 10 |
| Connecticut | $111k | $100k | 5.5/10 | 28 |
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| State | Median pay | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $110k | $110k | 5.3/10 | 64 |
| Vermont | $110k | $102k | 5.6/10 | 11 |
| Oregon | $109k | $95k | 4.7/10 | 23 |
| New Hampshire | $108k | $104k | 4.7/10 | 19 |
| Texas | $107k | $110k | 5.5/10 | 437 |
| California | $107k | $88k | 5.1/10 | 193 |
| Kansas | $107k | $112k | 5.6/10 | 14 |
| Maine | $106k | $102k | 5.7/10 | 21 |
| South Dakota | $106k | $120k | 5.8/10 | 8 |
| Florida | $106k | $102k | 5.1/10 | 128 |
| Mississippi | $104k | $115k | 4.9/10 | 18 |
| Utah | $104k | $100k | 4.7/10 | 8 |
| South Carolina | $103k | $103k | 5.1/10 | 36 |
| Ohio | $102k | $106k | 5.3/10 | 90 |
| Indiana | $100k | $104k | 5.6/10 | 30 |
| Maryland | $100k | $90k | 5.1/10 | 46 |
| Louisiana | $97k | $106k | 5.1/10 | 24 |
| Nevada | $96k | $96k | 5.6/10 | 9 |
| Colorado | $96k | $89k | 5.5/10 | 65 |
| Alaska | $95k | $92k | 5.2/10 | 3 |
| Arkansas | $95k | $105k | 5.4/10 | 18 |
| Minnesota | $94k | $86k | 6.3/10 | 35 |
| North Carolina | $94k | $96k | 5.3/10 | 79 |
| Massachusetts | $93k | $83k | 5.1/10 | 56 |
| Oklahoma | $92k | $99k | 6.0/10 | 17 |
| Virginia | $92k | $85k | 5.1/10 | 58 |
| Tennessee | $91k | $99k | 5.7/10 | 44 |
| New Jersey | $91k | $78k | 6.0/10 | 42 |
| Illinois | $90k | $86k | 5.2/10 | 84 |
| New York | $90k | $77k | 5.2/10 | 109 |
| New Mexico | $89k | $91k | 4.0/10 | 7 |
| Missouri | $88k | $93k | 5.9/10 | 35 |
| Rhode Island | $84k | $78k | 7.3/10 | 3 |
| Delaware | $83k | $78k | 5.5/10 | 23 |
| North Dakota | $82k | $89k | 3.6/10 | 7 |
| Iowa | $79k | $86k | 5.4/10 | 14 |
| Wyoming | $79k | $85k | 5.6/10 | 4 |
| Kentucky | $75k | $79k | 3.7/10 | 24 |
| Wisconsin | $67k | $67k | 5.1/10 | 55 |
| Idaho | $67k | $66k | 4.9/10 | 8 |
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Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Finding per diem speech-language pathologist jobs that prioritize work-life balance is a top priority for healthcare professionals facing burnout. 780+ positions on WeekdayDoc meet these criteria, with pay ranging from $76K to $156K.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs on this page have an average score of 2/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for per diem speech-language pathologist jobs include tmc, SLP Operations, Functional Pathways, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, and more. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for per diem speech-language pathologist jobs, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (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 $76K to $156K per year, with a median near $94K. 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?
Some speech-language pathologists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. 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 tmc, SLP Operations, Functional Pathways, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many per diem speech-language pathologist jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 780+ 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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Organizations with the most openings in Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs
Learning Services69 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Lifepoint Health58 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Healthpro Heritage50 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Encompass Health49 open roles here · WLB 39/100Center Well45 open roles here · WLB 72/100
BAYADA Home Health Care42 open roles here · WLB 72/100
EmpowerMe Wellness36 open roles here · WLB 71/100Amedisys34 open roles here · WLB 65/100
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