6,452+ Speech Pathologist Salary & Jobs
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Speech-Language Pathologist Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Median advertised pay and work-life-balance score across 51 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.
Alaska leads at $122k, against a $98k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Alaska (6.7/10), South Dakota (6.2/10), Vermont (6.1/10).
| State | Median pay | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $122k | $119k | 6.7/10 | 39 |
| Ohio | $117k | $122k | 4.8/10 | 373 |
| Hawaii | $115k | $93k | 5.2/10 | 34 |
| Oregon | $114k | $100k | 4.8/10 | 95 |
| Washington | $114k | $106k | 5.3/10 | 242 |
| California | $113k | $93k | 5.2/10 | 996 |
| Maine | $110k | $105k | 5.2/10 | 49 |
| New Hampshire | $108k | $103k | 5.0/10 | 75 |
| Utah | $107k | $103k | 3.5/10 | 34 |
| Georgia | $106k | $104k | 4.9/10 | 272 |
| Vermont | $105k | $98k | 6.1/10 | 27 |
| West Virginia | $104k | $111k | 4.7/10 | 50 |
| Virginia | $103k | $96k | 5.0/10 | 229 |
| Colorado | $102k | $95k | 5.7/10 | 324 |
| Florida | $102k | $98k | 4.9/10 | 531 |
| Mississippi | $101k | $111k | 4.6/10 | 60 |
| Connecticut | $100k | $90k | 5.5/10 | 100 |
| New Jersey | $99k | $85k | 5.6/10 | 159 |
| Arizona | $99k | $96k | 5.3/10 | 233 |
| New Mexico | $99k | $101k | 4.5/10 | 40 |
| Nebraska | $99k | $104k | 5.3/10 | 70 |
| Texas | $99k | $102k | 5.1/10 | 1339 |
| Nevada | $99k | $99k | 5.1/10 | 48 |
| Arkansas | $99k | $109k | 4.4/10 | 53 |
| Pennsylvania | $98k | $98k | 5.5/10 | 377 |
| South Carolina | $98k | $98k | 5.4/10 | 189 |
| Michigan | $96k | $96k | 5.1/10 | 314 |
| Massachusetts | $96k | $86k | 5.1/10 | 247 |
| North Dakota | $96k | $105k | 3.8/10 | 34 |
| Indiana | $95k | $99k | 5.1/10 | 185 |
| Minnesota | $95k | $87k | 5.4/10 | 157 |
| New York | $95k | $82k | 5.2/10 | 412 |
| Missouri | $95k | $100k | 4.9/10 | 190 |
| Maryland | $95k | $85k | 5.4/10 | 207 |
| Tennessee | $94k | $103k | 5.4/10 | 180 |
| North Carolina | $94k | $95k | 5.3/10 | 312 |
| Kentucky | $94k | $100k | 4.9/10 | 98 |
| Illinois | $93k | $88k | 5.1/10 | 308 |
| Montana | $93k | $92k | 4.3/10 | 15 |
| Alabama | $92k | $99k | 4.7/10 | 77 |
| South Dakota | $90k | $101k | 6.2/10 | 19 |
| Delaware | $89k | $83k | 4.5/10 | 86 |
| Oklahoma | $88k | $96k | 5.3/10 | 80 |
| Rhode Island | $87k | $80k | 4.5/10 | 26 |
| Iowa | $87k | $95k | 4.7/10 | 84 |
| Wisconsin | $86k | $87k | 5.2/10 | 155 |
| Kansas | $84k | $88k | 4.3/10 | 69 |
| District of Columbia | $79k | $66k | 5.9/10 | 12 |
| Wyoming | $79k | $85k | 3.6/10 | 19 |
| Idaho | $78k | $77k | 4.8/10 | 36 |
| Louisiana | $60k | $66k | 4.4/10 | 102 |
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Speech Pathologist Salary & Jobs: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
The market for speech pathologist salary & jobs is robust, with 6,452+ verified openings available on WeekdayDoc. Compensation ranges from $63K to $135K depending on experience, specialty, and location. Popular specialties include Speech-Language Pathology, Pediatrics.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Speech Pathologist Salary & Jobs on this page have an average score of 2.5/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for speech pathologist salary & jobs include Classic Home Care, BAYADA Home Health Care, UPMC, American Senior Communities, and more. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for speech pathologist salary & jobs, Sailor Health (score: 96.6/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 96.3/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100) 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 for speech pathologist salary & jobs is $103K, trending down 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 3,331+ 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 $63K to $135K per year, with a median near $96K. 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 Classic Home Care, BAYADA Home Health Care, UPMC, American Senior Communities, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many speech pathologist salary & jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 6,452+ 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 Speech Pathologist Salary & Jobs
Genesis Administrative Services146+ open roles here · WLB 74/100Reliant Rehabilitation99+ open roles here · WLB 72/100
EmpowerMe Wellness92+ open roles here · WLB 70/100LEARNING SERVICES79+ open roles here · WLB 75/100
Healthpro Heritage71+ open roles here · WLB 74/100
KidsCare Home Health44+ open roles here · WLB 75/100
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