CA · Redwood City · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Redwood City, CA

The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Redwood City area is $62.63 per hour ($130,270 a year), with the typical range running from $50.66 to $67.35. That ranks 2nd of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 14th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Redwood City. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Redwood City.

More open Speech-Language Pathologist roles in Redwood City

4 more open roles from employers in Redwood City. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Redwood City, CA

The metro median is 12% above the California statewide median of $55.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 1,930 speech-language pathologists employed in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.69).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.78$78,58018% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$50.66$105,37010% above U.S. median
Median$62.63$130,27037% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$67.35$140,09047% above U.S. median
Top 10%$76.82$159,79067% above U.S. median

How Redwood City ranks

  • 2nd of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 14th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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.

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What your pay buys in Redwood City

  • Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $62.63 median hour buys what $54.17 buys at the national price level, 18% 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 Redwood City paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,255
  • Per year: $112,734
  • Per month: $9,395

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Redwood City

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$183
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,883
13-week assignment$24,479

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).

Open Speech-Language Pathologist roles in California

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Redwood City 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
View role
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 Redwood City

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Redwood City, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sequoia Hospital
Redwood City, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Redwood City
Redwood City, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 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
San Mateo, CA6 mi$62.63/hr103,006
Palo Alto, CA9 mi$65.32/hr67,658
Hayward, CA10 mi$62.63/hr158,440
Mountain View, CA11 mi$65.32/hr87,316
Sunnyvale, CA14 mi$65.32/hr156,792
Cupertino, CA16 mi$65.32/hr58,710

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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 Redwood City

Redwood City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

Speech-Language Pathologists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area have a median pay of $62.63 per hour, about $130,270 a year. The middle half earn between $50.66 and $67.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Redwood City a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 14th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 2nd of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% above the U.S. average.

Where do speech-language pathologists work in Redwood City?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Redwood City, led by Sequoia Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Redwood City 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 Redwood City?

The federal per diem benchmark in Redwood City is $183 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,883 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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