CA · Rocklin · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Rocklin, CA

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Rocklin area earn a median of $58.89 per hour, about $122,490 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $49.91 and $64.24. That ranks 8th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 7th of 328 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Rocklin and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Rocklin.

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Rocklin, CA

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.03$79,10017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$49.91$103,8109% above U.S. median
Median$58.89$122,49028% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$64.24$133,62040% above U.S. median
Top 10%$72.60$151,01058% above U.S. median

How Rocklin 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 Rocklin

  • 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 Rocklin 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 Rocklin

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$131
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,519
13-week assignment$19,747

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.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Roseville, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Woodland Memorial Hospital
Woodland, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville
Roseville, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy Hospital Of Folsom
Folsom, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Sutter Davis Hospital
Davis, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
University Of California Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Mercy General Hospital
Sacramento, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Methodist Hospital Of Sacramento
Sacramento, 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
Roseville, CA5 mi$58.89/hr163,304
Lincoln, CA5 mi$58.89/hr56,268
Yuba City, CA31 mi$57.16/hr69,148
Lodi, CA47 mi$56.05/hr68,642

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 Rocklin, 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 Rocklin 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 Rocklin?

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 Rocklin.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Rocklin is $131 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,519 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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