Per diemPosted today
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), PRN
LifePoint Health · Paramount, CA
$38.40–$65.00/ hour
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Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Diamond Bar, CA
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Diamond Bar area earn a median of $52.48 per hour, about $109,170 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $43.26 and $62.88. That ranks 19th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 112th of 328 once local prices are factored in. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Diamond Bar and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Diamond Bar and what they pay.
- $52.48median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $43–$63typical range per hour
- 4,370employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Per diemPosted 29 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist
CommonSpirit Health · Los Angeles, CA
$52.04–$77.42/ hour
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Speech Therapist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Inglewood, CA
$50.50–$50.50/ hour
Per diemPosted 30 days ago
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), PRN
LifePoint Health · Gardena, CA
$38.40–$65.00/ hour
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Speech Pathologist (SLP), PRN
LifePoint Health · Los Angeles, CA
$54.00–$64.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring speech-language pathologists near Diamond Bar
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| LifePoint Health | 3 | $51.70 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $64.73 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 1 | $50.50 |
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Diamond Bar, CA
The metro median is 6% below the California statewide median of $55.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 4,370 speech-language pathologists employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.61).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.21 | $64,920 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $43.26 | $89,980 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Median | $52.48 | $109,170 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $62.88 | $130,790 | 37% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $67.96 | $141,360 | 48% above U.S. median |
How Diamond Bar ranks
- 19th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 112th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 16th of 22 California 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 Diamond Bar
- Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $52.48 median hour buys what $46.21 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 Diamond Bar paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,889
- Per year: $94,464
- Per month: $7,872
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Diamond Bar
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $191 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,939 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,207 |
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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area
CMS lists 85 hospitals in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, 27 of the 66 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Newport Beach, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Keck Hospital Of Usc Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance Torrance, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital Santa Monica, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Mary Medical Center Long Beach, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Torrance Memorial Medical Center Torrance, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center Anaheim, CA | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomona, CA | 5 mi | $52.48/hr | 147,966 |
| West Covina, CA | 6 mi | $52.48/hr | 106,920 |
| Chino Hills, CA | 7 mi | $55.48/hr | 77,418 |
| Chino, CA | 9 mi | $55.48/hr | 94,010 |
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in California · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in California
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
California 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 Diamond Bar, CA?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $52.48 per hour, about $109,170 a year. The middle half earn between $43.26 and $62.88 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Diamond Bar a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 112th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 19th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Diamond Bar?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Diamond Bar.
Do I need a California license to work in Diamond Bar as a speech-language pathologist?
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California 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 Diamond Bar?
The federal per diem benchmark in Diamond Bar is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your SLP pay reportDiamond Bar, CA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 2 postings$77.32/ hr$60–$95
- Community Hospital of the Monterey PeninsulaMonterey, CA · 2 wage offers$76.88/ hr$77–$77
- BrightSpring Health ServicesESCONDIDO, CA · 7 postings$62.50/ hr$60–$65
- CommonSpirit HealthOXNARD, CA · 5 postings$61.91/ hr$50–$77
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$50Median$61.91High$73
25 SLP postings with published pay in California, 21 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 25 SLP roles
- Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), PRNPer diem$38.40–$65.00/ hour
- Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health & Physical Rehab Services - HospitalPermanent$43.87–$52.64/ hour
+ 23 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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