Speech Language Pathologist
BrightSpring Health Services · Peoria, AZ
The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Chandler area is $48.08 per hour ($100,000 a year), with the typical range running from $38.53 to $55.43. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Chandler and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Chandler. The free report below lists employers near Chandler and what they pay.
Roles in other cities of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area.
BrightSpring Health Services · Peoria, AZ
Amedisys · Phoenix, AZ
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Named employers near Chandler, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay report| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| BrightSpring Health Services | 2 | $51.50 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $61.50 |
The metro median is 4% above the Arizona statewide median of $46.15 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 2,150 speech-language pathologists employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.79).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.51 | $67,620 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.53 | $80,140 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.08 | $100,000 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $55.43 | $115,290 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $66.35 | $138,010 | 45% above U.S. median |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Speech-Language Pathologists (SOC 29-1127), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $160 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,722 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,386 |
Travel speech-language pathologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Chandler, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Regional Medical Center Chandler, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center Chandler, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital Chandler, AZ | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert, AZ | 7 mi | $48.08/hr | 288,790 |
| Tempe, AZ | 9 mi | $48.08/hr | 190,114 |
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Arizona · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Arizona taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Chandler city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area have a median pay of $48.08 per hour, about $100,000 a year. The middle half earn between $38.53 and $55.43 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler ranks 105th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 63rd of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chandler.
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
The federal per diem benchmark in Chandler is $160 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,722 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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