Speech Pathologist Salary & Jobs
Across 7,612 live Speech Pathologist Salary & listings, median advertised pay is $114K (75th percentile $135K), based on the 3,090 that state a salary; 9% are remote or telehealth, 13% state no call; the employers with the most openings are Reliant Rehabilitation (≥109), KidsCare Home Health (≥81), Healthpro Heritage (≥78).
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7,612+ Speech Pathologist Salary & Jobs Available Now
These 3,090 roles pay ~$114k median with 3.0/10 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 | 1633 |
| Washington | $113k | $105k | 4.8/10 | 393 |
| Oregon | $112k | $98k | 4.5/10 | 181 |
| District of Columbia | $111k | $92k | 5.3/10 | 21 |
| Hawaii | $110k | $89k | 4.1/10 | 47 |
| New Hampshire | $107k | $103k | 4.5/10 | 127 |
| Montana | $105k | $104k | 3.9/10 | 29 |
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| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $103k | $96k | 5.3/10 | 56 |
| Nevada | $103k | $103k | 4.7/10 | 84 |
| Georgia | $103k | $101k | 4.4/10 | 540 |
| New Jersey | $102k | $88k | 4.8/10 | 330 |
| Nebraska | $102k | $107k | 4.9/10 | 88 |
| Arizona | $101k | $98k | 4.6/10 | 399 |
| Kansas | $101k | $106k | 4.1/10 | 155 |
| Wyoming | $100k | $108k | 3.7/10 | 26 |
| Utah | $100k | $97k | 3.8/10 | 87 |
| South Dakota | $100k | $113k | 5.0/10 | 53 |
| Connecticut | $100k | $90k | 4.8/10 | 213 |
| Colorado | $100k | $93k | 5.0/10 | 640 |
| Michigan | $100k | $99k | 4.8/10 | 642 |
| Missouri | $100k | $105k | 4.5/10 | 335 |
| 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 | 1099 |
| Maine | $98k | $94k | 5.0/10 | 113 |
| Virginia | $98k | $92k | 4.5/10 | 525 |
| North Dakota | $98k | $107k | 4.3/10 | 48 |
| Indiana | $98k | $102k | 4.1/10 | 404 |
| Iowa | $97k | $107k | 4.5/10 | 183 |
| Pennsylvania | $97k | $97k | 4.8/10 | 695 |
| Maryland | $97k | $87k | 4.9/10 | 330 |
| Louisiana | $97k | $107k | 4.3/10 | 162 |
| Arkansas | $97k | $107k | 4.3/10 | 118 |
| Delaware | $96k | $90k | 4.5/10 | 122 |
| Texas | $96k | $99k | 4.3/10 | 2623 |
| Ohio | $95k | $99k | 4.5/10 | 680 |
| Rhode Island | $94k | $87k | 4.8/10 | 42 |
| Wisconsin | $94k | $94k | 4.8/10 | 321 |
| Minnesota | $93k | $85k | 5.3/10 | 239 |
| Massachusetts | $93k | $83k | 4.7/10 | 412 |
| Illinois | $92k | $87k | 4.8/10 | 656 |
| North Carolina | $92k | $93k | 4.6/10 | 618 |
| Tennessee | $92k | $100k | 5.0/10 | 345 |
| Oklahoma | $91k | $99k | 4.5/10 | 191 |
| New York | $91k | $79k | 4.8/10 | 791 |
| Kentucky | $91k | $97k | 4.3/10 | 221 |
| Mississippi | $90k | $99k | 4.4/10 | 100 |
| Alabama | $89k | $95k | 4.4/10 | 178 |
| Idaho | $79k | $78k | 4.7/10 | 82 |
Speech Pathologist Salary & 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.
The market for speech pathologist salary & jobs is robust, with 7,612+ verified openings available on WeekdayDoc.
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 2.7/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for speech pathologist salary & 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 for speech pathologist salary & jobs is $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 37,798+ 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 Speech Pathologist Salary & 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?
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.
What types of employers hire speech-language pathologists?
Speech-language pathologists are hired by hospitals, health systems, group practices, telehealth companies, and community clinics. WeekdayDoc lists verified roles across these settings, each screened for work-life balance.
How many speech pathologist salary & jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 7,612 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 Speech Pathologist Salary & Jobs
Reliant Rehabilitation109+ open roles here · WLB 72/100
KidsCare Home Health81+ open roles here · WLB 75/100
Healthpro Heritage78+ open roles here · WLB 75/100
Learning Services73+ open roles here · WLB 75/100
Eleutheria71+ open roles here · WLB 77/100
Pruitt Health50+ open roles here · WLB 72/100
SLP Operations49+ open roles here · WLB 75/100
Genesis Administrative Services48+ open roles here · WLB 74/100