CA · Rialto · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Rialto, CA

The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Rialto area is $55.48 per hour ($115,390 a year), with the typical range running from $46.90 to $62.57. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Rialto and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 23 hospitals in the Rialto metro area. The free report below lists employers near Rialto and what they pay.

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Who is hiring speech-language pathologists near Rialto

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
BrightSpring Health Services3$62.50
CommonSpirit Health1$61.91
LifePoint Health1$50.30

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Rialto, CA

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.30$65,10032% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$46.90$97,5502% above U.S. median
Median$55.48$115,39021% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$62.57$130,15036% above U.S. median
Top 10%$69.16$143,85051% above U.S. median

How Rialto ranks

  • 14th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 24th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 12th 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 Rialto

  • Overall prices in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario run 6% above the U.S. average (index 106.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% above the U.S. average (index 129.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $55.48 median hour buys what $52.12 buys at the national price level, 14% 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 Rialto paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,997
  • Per year: $99,864
  • Per month: $8,322

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.

Travel assignment per diem in Rialto

ItemFederal 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).

Hospitals in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area

CMS lists 23 hospitals in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area, 4 of the 21 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Chino Valley Medical Center
Chino, CA
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside
Riverside, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Temecula Valley Hospital
Temecula, CA
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Community Hospital Of San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Corona Regional Medical Center
Corona, CA
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Desert Valley Hospital
Victorville, CA
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Fontana/Ontario
Fontana, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center
Riverside, CA
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Riverside University Health System-Medical Center
Moreno Valley, CA
Acute careGovernment and federal3 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
Fontana, CA4 mi$55.48/hr218,455
San Bernardino, CA6 mi$55.48/hr224,775

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 Rialto, CA?

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).

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

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.

Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Rialto?

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 Rialto.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Rialto 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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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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