Speech Language Pathologist
CommonSpirit Health · San Bernardino, CA
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Fontana area earn a median of $55.48 per hour, about $115,390 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $46.90 and $62.57. That ranks 14th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 24th of 328 once local prices are factored in. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Fontana and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Fontana and what they pay.
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Named employers near Fontana, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay report| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| BrightSpring Health Services | 3 | $62.50 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $61.91 |
| LifePoint Health | 1 | $50.30 |
The metro median is 1% below the California statewide median of $55.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 1,800 speech-language pathologists employed in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.92).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.30 | $65,100 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $46.90 | $97,550 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Median | $55.48 | $115,390 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $62.57 | $130,150 | 36% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $69.16 | $143,850 | 51% above U.S. median |
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.
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.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $124 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,470 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,110 |
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).
CMS lists 1 hospital in Fontana, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital Fontana/Ontario Fontana, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rialto, CA | 4 mi | $55.48/hr | 104,918 |
| Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 6 mi | $55.48/hr | 176,675 |
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in California · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide
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.
Fontana city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area have a median pay of $55.48 per hour, about $115,390 a year. The middle half earn between $46.90 and $62.57 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario ranks 24th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 14th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Fontana.
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.
The federal per diem benchmark in Fontana is $124 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,470 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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