PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist
BrightSpring Health Services · Peoria, AZ
$55.00–$58.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Marana, AZ
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Marana area earn a median of $48.08 per hour, about $100,000 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.53 and $55.43. That ranks 63rd of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 105th of 328 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Marana and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Marana.
- $48.08median pay per hour, Phoenix
- $39–$55typical range per hour
- 2,150employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Speech-Language Pathologist roles near Marana
Roles in other cities of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area.
Per diemPosted 24 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist - PRN
Amedisys · Phoenix, AZ
$56.00–$67.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist
BrightSpring Health Services · Goodyear, AZ
$43.00–$50.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring speech-language pathologists near Marana
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| BrightSpring Health Services | 2 | $51.50 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $61.50 |
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Marana, AZ
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 |
How Marana ranks
- 63rd of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 105th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Marana
- Overall prices in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% above the U.S. average (index 121.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.08 median hour buys what $46.54 buys at the national price level, 1% above 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.
Estimate your Marana paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,731
- Per year: $86,544
- Per month: $7,212
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.
Travel assignment per diem in Marana
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $135 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,505 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,565 |
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).
Hospitals in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area
CMS lists 52 hospitals in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area, 10 of the 29 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital Mesa, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Med Ctr Scottsdale, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital Phoenix, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Gilbert, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Phoenix Va Medical Center Phoenix, AZ | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center Glendale, AZ | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | No |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center Chandler, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| City Of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix Goodyear, AZ | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | No |
| Honorhealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center Phoenix, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Josephs Hospital And Medical Center Phoenix, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 27 mi | $40.58/hr | 554,013 |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 48 mi | $48.08/hr | 68,927 |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 60 mi | $48.08/hr | 83,781 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Marana
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Common questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make in Marana, AZ?
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).
Is Marana a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
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.
Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Marana?
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 Marana.
Do I need a Arizona license to work in Marana 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 Marana?
The federal per diem benchmark in Marana is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place speech-language pathologists in Marana?
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Your SLP pay reportMarana, AZ · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
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
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$43Median$56.50High$67
3 SLP postings with published pay in Arizona, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 SLP roles
- Speech Language PathologistPermanent$55.00–$58.00/ hour
- Speech Language Pathologist - PRNPer diem$56.00–$67.00/ hour
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