Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs
Across 2,178 live Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist listings, median advertised pay is $121K (75th percentile $137K), based on the 537 that state a salary; the employers with the most openings are Learning Services (≥95), Healthpro Heritage (≥69), Lifepoint Health (≥69).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 20, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
2,178+ Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs Available Now
These 537 roles pay ~$121k median with 2.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Speech-Language Pathologist Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Advertised-pay benchmarks and work-life-balance scores across 51 states with enough speech-language pathologist listings to measure. Pay uses weighted monthly permanent-position medians over 13 calendar months where available, with cohort-median fallbacks—not pooled medians or a salary survey. 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.
BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) · State-level price index; city and metro figures may differ.
Tile positions are approximate, not geographic boundaries. Selection adds an outline without changing the metric color. Work-life scores describe listings, not surveyed clinician burnout.
Alaska leads at $120k, against a $99k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Alaska (5.6/10), Vermont (5.3/10), Minnesota (5.3/10).
| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $120k | $117k | 5.6/10 | 52 |
| California | $115k | $94k | 4.7/10 | 1643 |
| Washington | $113k | $105k | 4.8/10 | 393 |
| Oregon | $112k | $98k | 4.5/10 | 182 |
| District of Columbia | $111k | $92k | 5.3/10 | 21 |
| Hawaii | $110k | $89k | 4.1/10 | 47 |
| New Hampshire | $107k | $103k | 4.5/10 | 126 |
| Montana | $105k | $104k | 3.8/10 | 30 |
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| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $104k | $97k | 5.3/10 | 57 |
| Nevada | $103k | $103k | 4.7/10 | 84 |
| Georgia | $103k | $101k | 4.4/10 | 542 |
| New Jersey | $102k | $88k | 4.8/10 | 331 |
| Nebraska | $102k | $107k | 4.9/10 | 88 |
| Arizona | $101k | $98k | 4.6/10 | 400 |
| Kansas | $101k | $106k | 4.1/10 | 155 |
| Wyoming | $100k | $108k | 3.7/10 | 26 |
| Utah | $100k | $97k | 3.8/10 | 87 |
| Connecticut | $100k | $90k | 4.8/10 | 215 |
| South Dakota | $100k | $113k | 5.0/10 | 53 |
| Colorado | $100k | $93k | 5.0/10 | 643 |
| Michigan | $100k | $99k | 4.8/10 | 643 |
| Missouri | $100k | $105k | 4.5/10 | 336 |
| West Virginia | $99k | $105k | 4.0/10 | 71 |
| New Mexico | $99k | $101k | 4.6/10 | 79 |
| South Carolina | $99k | $99k | 4.7/10 | 466 |
| Florida | $99k | $95k | 4.5/10 | 1105 |
| Maine | $98k | $94k | 5.0/10 | 114 |
| Virginia | $98k | $92k | 4.5/10 | 528 |
| North Dakota | $98k | $107k | 4.3/10 | 48 |
| Indiana | $98k | $102k | 4.1/10 | 406 |
| Iowa | $97k | $107k | 4.5/10 | 183 |
| Pennsylvania | $97k | $97k | 4.8/10 | 698 |
| Maryland | $97k | $87k | 4.9/10 | 331 |
| Louisiana | $97k | $107k | 4.3/10 | 162 |
| Delaware | $97k | $91k | 4.6/10 | 123 |
| Arkansas | $97k | $107k | 4.2/10 | 120 |
| Texas | $96k | $99k | 4.3/10 | 2635 |
| Ohio | $95k | $99k | 4.5/10 | 682 |
| Rhode Island | $94k | $87k | 4.8/10 | 42 |
| Wisconsin | $94k | $94k | 4.8/10 | 323 |
| Minnesota | $93k | $85k | 5.3/10 | 239 |
| Massachusetts | $93k | $83k | 4.7/10 | 414 |
| Illinois | $92k | $87k | 4.8/10 | 658 |
| Oklahoma | $92k | $99k | 4.5/10 | 191 |
| Tennessee | $92k | $100k | 5.0/10 | 346 |
| New York | $91k | $79k | 4.8/10 | 801 |
| North Carolina | $91k | $93k | 4.6/10 | 621 |
| Alabama | $91k | $97k | 4.4/10 | 179 |
| Kentucky | $91k | $97k | 4.3/10 | 222 |
| Mississippi | $90k | $99k | 4.4/10 | 100 |
| Idaho | $79k | $78k | 4.7/10 | 82 |
Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
Finding per diem speech-language pathologist jobs that prioritize work-life balance is a top priority for healthcare professionals facing burnout. 2,178+ positions on WeekdayDoc meet these criteria.
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 2.7/10, with 10% 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 per diem speech-language pathologist jobs include Compassus, UnitedHealth Group, Baptist Health System, Community Health Systems, 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, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (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 $105K, trending up 3.2% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 41,191+ 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.
A few things worth knowing
About Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist jobs.
How much do speech-language pathologists earn?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of speech-language pathologists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid speech-language pathologists jobs available?
Yes — about 10% 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 Compassus, UnitedHealth Group, Baptist Health System, Community Health Systems, 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 2,178 speech-language pathologists positions listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs
Learning Services95+ open roles here · WLB 75/100
Healthpro Heritage69+ open roles here · WLB 75/100Lifepoint Health69+ open roles here · WLB 75/100
Center Well67+ open roles here · WLB 71/100
BAYADA Home Health Care56+ open roles here · WLB 72/100
Encompass Health48+ open roles here · WLB 43/100
Adams Place33+ open roles here · WLB 73/100
Preferred Therapy Solutions31+ open roles here · WLB 73/100