Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Speech Language Pathologist
CommonSpirit Health · Little Rock, AR
$36.42–$54.17/ hour
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in North Little Rock, AR
The median speech-language pathologist pay in the North Little Rock area is $40.20 per hour ($83,610 a year), with the typical range running from $31.14 to $56.36. 1 open role with published pay is listed for North Little Rock and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in North Little Rock. The free report below lists employers near North Little Rock and what they pay.
- $40.20median pay per hour, Little Rock
- $31–$56typical range per hour
- 940employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 5% above the Arkansas statewide median of $38.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 940 speech-language pathologists employed in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.31).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.84 | $37,110 | 61% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.14 | $64,770 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Median | $40.20 | $83,610 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $56.36 | $117,230 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.33 | $129,650 | 36% above U.S. median |
How North Little Rock ranks
- 204th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 146th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 5 Arkansas 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 North Little Rock
- Overall prices in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $40.20 median hour buys what $44.98 buys at the national price level, 2% 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.
Estimate your North Little Rock paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,447
- Per year: $72,360
- Per month: $6,030
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in North Little Rock
| Item | Federal 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).
Hospitals in North Little Rock
CMS lists 2 hospitals in North Little Rock, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock North Little Rock, AR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Bridgeway Hospital North Little Rock, AR | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 8 mi | $40.20/hr | 204,774 |
| Conway, AR | 24 mi | $40.20/hr | 70,711 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 113 mi | $44.83/hr | 82,384 |
| Fort Smith, AR | 127 mi | $36.91/hr | 90,507 |
| Southaven, MS | 129 mi | $43.20/hr | 57,493 |
| Memphis, TN | 130 mi | $43.20/hr | 610,919 |
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Arkansas · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Arkansas
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Arkansas 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 North Little Rock, AR?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area have a median pay of $40.20 per hour, about $83,610 a year. The middle half earn between $31.14 and $56.36 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is North Little Rock a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway ranks 146th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 204th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in North Little Rock?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near North Little Rock.
Do I need a Arkansas license to work in North Little Rock as a speech-language pathologist?
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas 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 North Little Rock?
The federal per diem benchmark in North Little Rock 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.
Does Valorem Health place speech-language pathologists in North Little Rock?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- CommonSpirit HealthLittle Rock, AR · 2 postings$45.30/ hr$36–$54
- AmedisysButler, GA · 3 postings$73.50/ hr$49–$85
- BrightSpring Health ServicesESCONDIDO, CA · 7 postings$62.50/ hr$60–$65
- CommonSpirit HealthOXNARD, CA · 5 postings$61.91/ hr$50–$77
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2What they are offering now
Low$36Median$49.00High$62
203 SLP postings with published pay in the US, 154 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 SLP roles
- Speech Language PathologistPer diem$36.42–$54.17/ hour
- Speech Language PathologistPer diem$36.42–$54.17/ hour
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