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505+ Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in California

Speech-Language Pathologist positions in California with $70K-$95K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

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505+ Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in California Available Now

These 365 roles pay ~$135k median with 6.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Kaiser Permanente logo

Speech Therapist II, Inpatient, Per Diem

Kaiser Permanente

No Weekends
Work-life

6.0/10

Providence logo

Speech Language Pathologist - Speech Pathology

Providence

Speech Language PathologistFortuna, CA
48.79-$75.74 per hour
Yesterday
No Nights
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CHOC logo

Speech Lang Pathologist II

CHOC

Speech Language PathologistOrange, CA
45.72-$75.43 per hour
Yesterday
No Nights
New
Vibra Healthcare logo

Speech Language Pathologist Part Time MWF

Vibra Healthcare

No Nights
New
Sutter Health logo

Speech Therapist Pathologist, Pediatric Rehab

Sutter Health

No Nights
Adventist Health logo

Speech Pathologist - Speech Therapy, Per Diem, Day

Adventist Health

No Nights
Tenet Healthcare logo

Speech Therapist

Tenet Healthcare

No Nights
University of Southern California logo

Speech Therapist - Speech Therapy Unit - Per Diem 8 Hours Days (8:00AM to 4:30PM) (Non-union, Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California

No Nights
Adventist Health logo

Speech Pathologist - Per diem - Day Shift

Adventist Health

No Nights
Marshall Medical Center logo

Speech Language Pathologist

Marshall Medical Center

No Nights
University of Southern California logo

Speech Therapist - Speech Therapy Department - Per Diem 8 Hours Day (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) (Non- Union, Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California

Speech Language PathologistCalifornia
39-$63.95 per hour
30+ days ago
No Nights
Keck Medicine of USC logo

Speech Therapist - Speech Therapy Department - Per Diem 8 Hours Day (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) (Non- Union, Non-Exempt)

Keck Medicine of USC

Speech Language PathologistCalifornia
39-$63.95 per hour
30+ days ago
No Nights
University of Southern California logo

Speech Therapist - Speech Therapy Unit - Full Time 8 Hours Days (9:00AM to 5:30PM) (Non-union, Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California

No Nights
Sutter Health logo

Pediatric Speech Pathologist

Sutter Health

No Nights
Hollywood Presbyterian logo

Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem Days

Hollywood Presbyterian

No Nights
Sutter Health logo

Speech Language Pathologist II, Acute

Sutter Health

No Nights
Accent Care logo

Speech Language Pathologist | SLP, Home Health, PRN

Accent Care

No Weekends
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How California Compares for Speech-Language Pathologist Pay

California against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own speech-language pathologist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$112k
Pay rank
#5 of 51
Work-life balance
5.5/10 · #17
Open listings
1118

Speech-Language Pathologist roles in California advertise $14k above the $98k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $123k.

Speech-Language Pathologist median pay and work-life-balance score, California compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs CAWLBListings
California (this page)$112k5.5/101118
Alaska#1$123k+$11k6.0/1049
Oregonborders$117k+$5k5.4/10109
Washington#3$116k+$4k5.5/10278
District of Columbia#4$115k+$3k5.6/1012
Nebraska#6$110k−$3k5.4/1055
Nevadaborders$100k−$12k5.7/1042
Arizonaborders$100k−$12k5.3/10273

“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

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505+ speech-language pathologist positions in California

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Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in California: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking speech-language pathologist jobs in california. With 505+ open positions and salaries ranging from $81K to $171K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in California on this page have an average score of 4.9/10, with 25% with no weekends. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for speech-language pathologist jobs in california include Sutter Health, University of Southern California, Adventist Health, Kaiser Permanente, and more. Positions span speech-language pathologist jobs california. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for speech-language pathologist jobs in california, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) 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. This data is derived from 68,498+ 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 in California?

Listed speech-language pathologists in California on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $81K to $171K per year, with a median near $101K. 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. Among current listings, 25% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in California right now?

Employers currently hiring for speech-language pathologist roles include Sutter Health, University of Southern California, Adventist Health, Kaiser Permanente, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

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

There are currently 505+ speech-language pathologists positions in California 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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