PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Speech Language Pathologist / SLP
BrightSpring Health Services · Sacramento, CA
$60.00–$65.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Rancho Cordova, CA
Pay for speech-language pathologists in the Rancho Cordova area centers on $58.89 per hour, or about $122,490 a year. The lower quarter earns under $49.91 and the upper quarter over $64.24. The CMS hospital directory lists 15 hospitals in the Rancho Cordova metro area. That ranks 8th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 7th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Rancho Cordova and what they pay.
- $58.89median pay per hour, Sacramento
- $50–$64typical range per hour
- 750employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Speech Therapist II, Pediatrics, Part Time, 32 Hours
Kaiser Permanente · Rancho Cordova, CA
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The metro median is 6% above the California statewide median of $55.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 750 speech-language pathologists employed in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.60).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $38.03 | $79,100 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $49.91 | $103,810 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Median | $58.89 | $122,490 | 28% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $64.24 | $133,620 | 40% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $72.60 | $151,010 | 58% above U.S. median |
How Rancho Cordova ranks
- 8th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 7th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th 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 Rancho Cordova
- Overall prices in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 30% above the U.S. average (index 130.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $58.89 median hour buys what $55.21 buys at the national price level, 20% 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 Rancho Cordova paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,120
- Per year: $106,002
- Per month: $8,834
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Rancho Cordova
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $150 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,652 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,476 |
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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area
CMS lists 15 hospitals in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area, 8 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter Roseville Medical Center Roseville, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital Woodland, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville Roseville, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Of Folsom Folsom, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sutter Davis Hospital Davis, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of California Davis Medical Center Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy General Hospital Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Hospital Of Sacramento Sacramento, 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.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom, CA | 8 mi | $58.89/hr | 88,091 |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 9 mi | $58.89/hr | 86,909 |
| Lodi, CA | 32 mi | $56.05/hr | 68,642 |
| Stockton, CA | 42 mi | $56.05/hr | 324,975 |
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 Rancho Cordova, CA?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area have a median pay of $58.89 per hour, about $122,490 a year. The middle half earn between $49.91 and $64.24 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Rancho Cordova a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom ranks 7th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 8th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Rancho Cordova?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rancho Cordova.
Do I need a California license to work in Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova?
The federal per diem benchmark in Rancho Cordova is $150 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,652 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
- 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
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