CA · Hanford · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Hanford, CA

Speech-Language Pathologists in California earn a median of $55.77 per hour, about $116,000 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $46.07 and $63.65. That is 22% above the U.S. median of $45.87 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Hanford. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Hanford.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Hanford, CA

Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 14,680 speech-language pathologists employed in California.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.28$67,14030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$46.07$95,830in line with U.S. median
Median$55.77$116,00022% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$63.65$132,39039% above U.S. median
Top 10%$74.01$153,94061% 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.

What your pay buys in Hanford

  • Overall prices in Hanford-Corcoran run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.5).

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.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,008
  • Per year: $100,386
  • Per month: $8,366

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for California. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Hanford

ItemFederal 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).

Open Speech-Language Pathologist roles in California

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Hanford as they open.

Per diemPosted 3 days ago

Speech Therapist II

CommonSpirit Health · Oxnard, CA

$59.97–$71.60/ hour
  • PRN
  • Req 101880129232
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Audiologist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Travis AFB, CA

$112k–$145k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 887697500
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Hospitals in Hanford

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Adventist Health Hanford
Hanford, CA
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
Visalia, CA18 mi$47.97/hr146,271
Tulare, CA20 mi$47.97/hr72,601
Fresno, CA32 mi$52.17/hr550,105
Clovis, CA35 mi$52.17/hr127,993
Porterville, CA39 mi$47.97/hr63,517
Delano, CA44 mi$50.88/hr53,198

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.

California state guide

Other healthcare roles in Hanford

Hanford city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Hanford, CA?

Speech-Language Pathologists in California have a median pay of $55.77 per hour, about $116,000 a year. The middle half earn between $46.07 and $63.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do speech-language pathologists work in Hanford?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Hanford, led by Adventist Health Hanford. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Hanford 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 Hanford?

The federal per diem benchmark in Hanford 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.

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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

  1. Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), PRNPer diem
    $38.40–$65.00/ hour
    LifePoint Health · Paramount, CA · posted today
  2. Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health & Physical Rehab Services - HospitalPermanent
    $43.87–$52.64/ hour
    Marshall Medical Center · Placerville, CA · posted today

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