AZ · Lake Havasu City · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Lake Havasu City, AZ

Pay for speech-language pathologists in the Lake Havasu City area centers on $38.14 per hour, or about $79,330 a year. The lower quarter earns under $31.22 and the upper quarter over $53.63. That ranks 268th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 262nd of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lake Havasu City. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lake Havasu City.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Lake Havasu City, AZ

The metro median is 17% below the Arizona statewide median of $46.15 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 30 speech-language pathologists employed in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.53).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.43$61,21036% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.22$64,94032% below U.S. median
Median$38.14$79,33017% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$53.63$111,55017% above U.S. median
Top 10%$63.60$132,29039% above U.S. median

How Lake Havasu City ranks

  • 268th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 262nd of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 6 Arizona metro areas

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.

What your pay buys in Lake Havasu City

  • Overall prices in Lake Havasu City-Kingman run 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.14 median hour buys what $40.53 buys at the national price level, 12% below the national median.

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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,373
  • Per year: $68,652
  • Per month: $5,721

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Lake Havasu City

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

Open Speech-Language Pathologist roles in Arizona

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Hospitals in Lake Havasu City

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lake Havasu City, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Havasu Regional Medical Center
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Henderson, NV112 mi$48.48/hr350,039
Prescott Valley, AZ114 mi$45.21/hr51,440
Surprise, AZ121 mi$48.08/hr167,564
Buckeye, AZ121 mi$48.08/hr114,334
Indio, CA122 mi$55.48/hr94,275
Peoria, AZ125 mi$48.08/hr199,924

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Arizona · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Arizona

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.

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Common questions

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Lake Havasu City, AZ?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area have a median pay of $38.14 per hour, about $79,330 a year. The middle half earn between $31.22 and $53.63 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Lake Havasu City a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?

Lake Havasu City-Kingman ranks 262nd of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 268th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Where do speech-language pathologists work in Lake Havasu City?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lake Havasu City, led by Havasu Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Lake Havasu City as a speech-language pathologist?

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.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Lake Havasu City?

The federal per diem benchmark in Lake Havasu City is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • BrightSpring Health ServicesPeoria, AZ · 2 postings$51.50/ hr$43–$58
  • School District No. 15 Of Mohave CountyBullhead City, AZ · 1 wage offer$35.87/ hr$36–$36
  • Sunnyside Unified School District No. 12Tucson, AZ · 1 wage offer$35.02/ hr$35–$35

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Low$43Median$56.50High$67

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3Open now: 3 SLP roles

  1. Speech Language PathologistPermanent
    $55.00–$58.00/ hour
    BrightSpring Health Services · Peoria, AZ · posted 8 days ago
  2. Speech Language Pathologist - PRNPer diem
    $56.00–$67.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Phoenix, AZ · posted 24 days ago

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