Travel Speech Language Pathologist Salary Guide

Speech language pathologists (SLP) help children and adults assess and correct critical problems with their speech sounds and language. Several patient types benefit from working
with SLPs, including language-delayed children, adults who lost their ability to speak after a brain injury or an illness and seniors who suffered a stroke or similar condition affecting their speech. These professionals also often help those with dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, as a side effect of cancer or another illness.

Education Requirements for Speech Language Pathologists

Most employers require SLPs to have a master’s degree at minimum. Enrolling in a master’s degree program requires a 4-year bachelor’s degree in a related field. Completing your master’s program typically requires an additional 2 years of schooling. The time it takes to complete your education may vary based on your class schedule and the program.

Once you’ve completed your master’s degree, you must complete a 2-year clinical fellowship with approximately 1,260 hours of mentored clinical experience.

Obtaining your education from an accredited institution within the United States and following the requirements for your degree and your state’s governing board helps you
secure high-pay speech language pathologist jobs.

Average Travel Speech Language Pathologist Salary

$2,061/week

The average salary for a Travel Speech Language Pathologist is $2,061 per week. This is 3% higher than the therapy US average of $2,004.

Last updated on May 8, 2024. Based on 4,980 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Speech Language Pathologist compared to Therapist National Averages

$2,061/week

3% higher than the therapy US average.

$2,004/week

United States

Where do Travel Speech Language Pathologists get paid the most?
StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Alaska$2,697$3,620
Idaho$2,376$2,670
Michigan$2,293$3,035
New York$2,276$3,538
Arizona$2,194$3,002
North Dakota$2,189$3,082
Oregon$2,180$2,698
Illinois$2,165$2,701
California$2,161$3,429
Vermont$2,155$2,339
West Virginia$2,143$2,620
New Mexico$2,114$2,834
Massachusetts$2,101$2,715
Virginia$2,097$2,744
Texas$2,092$3,035
Georgia$2,086$2,694
Montana$2,071$2,511
Maine$2,071$2,071
What cities pay the most for Travel Speech Language Pathologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Sitka, Alaska$3,086$3,620
Bishop, California$2,995$3,308
Madera, California$2,802$3,124
Redwood City, California$2,743$2,743
Vacaville, California$2,743$2,743
Fresno, California$2,722$2,740
San Francisco, California$2,683$3,429
Midlothian, Virginia$2,675$2,675
Edmonds, Washington$2,630$2,630
Mansfield, Texas$2,602$2,602
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Speech Language Pathologist jobs?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Curam Staffing$3,320$3,320
Connected Health Care $3,002$3,002
Refined Medical Staffing$2,911$3,035
Hired by Matrix$2,900$2,900
Corratel Healthcare$2,882$2,882
Sharp Nursing Medical Staffing$2,756$2,756
City Mobile Group$2,733$3,086
Lifeline Healthcare Professionals$2,722$2,722
Meda Health$2,722$2,722
Talent4Health$2,695$2,780

Last updated on May 8, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Ways to Increase Your Speech Language Pathologist Salary

Take High-Paying Travel Contracts

Travel contracts almost always offer higher weekly wages than staff positions or local contracts. If you have the flexibility to spend several weeks or months working in a location
away from your permanent tax home, you could earn considerably more money. You may also reap various other benefits such as paid travel, meals and housing.

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