AZ · Queen Creek · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Queen Creek, AZ

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Queen Creek.

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Who is hiring speech-language pathologists near Queen Creek

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
BrightSpring Health Services2$51.50
Amedisys1$61.50

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Queen Creek, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.51$67,62029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.53$80,14016% below U.S. median
Median$48.08$100,0005% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$55.43$115,29021% above U.S. median
Top 10%$66.35$138,01045% above U.S. median

How Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek

  • 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 Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek

ItemFederal 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).

Hospitals in Queen Creek

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
Queen Creek, AZ
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Gilbert, AZ9 mi$48.08/hr288,790
Mesa, AZ13 mi$48.08/hr517,151

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 Queen Creek, 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 Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek?

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 Queen Creek.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek?

The federal per diem benchmark in Queen Creek 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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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

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

  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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