Per diemPosted today
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), PRN
LifePoint Health · Paramount, CA
$38.40–$65.00/ hour
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Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in San Clemente, CA
The median speech-language pathologist pay in the San Clemente area is $52.48 per hour ($109,170 a year), with the typical range running from $43.26 to $62.88. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for San Clemente and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 85 hospitals in the San Clemente metro area. The free report below lists employers near San Clemente and what they pay.
- $52.48median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $43–$63typical range per hour
- 4,370employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Per diemPosted 29 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist
CommonSpirit Health · Los Angeles, CA
$52.04–$77.42/ hour
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Speech Therapist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Inglewood, CA
$50.50–$50.50/ hour
Per diemPosted 30 days ago
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), PRN
LifePoint Health · Gardena, CA
$38.40–$65.00/ hour
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Speech Pathologist (SLP), PRN
LifePoint Health · Los Angeles, CA
$54.00–$64.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring speech-language pathologists near San Clemente
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| LifePoint Health | 3 | $51.70 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $64.73 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 1 | $50.50 |
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in San Clemente, CA
The metro median is 6% below the California statewide median of $55.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 4,370 speech-language pathologists employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.61).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.21 | $64,920 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $43.26 | $89,980 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Median | $52.48 | $109,170 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $62.88 | $130,790 | 37% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $67.96 | $141,360 | 48% above U.S. median |
How San Clemente ranks
- 19th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 112th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 16th 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 San Clemente
- Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $52.48 median hour buys what $46.21 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 San Clemente paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,889
- Per year: $94,464
- Per month: $7,872
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in San Clemente
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $191 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,939 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,207 |
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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area
CMS lists 85 hospitals in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, 27 of the 66 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Newport Beach, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Keck Hospital Of Usc Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance Torrance, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital Santa Monica, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Mary Medical Center Long Beach, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Torrance Memorial Medical Center Torrance, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center Anaheim, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Niguel, CA | 7 mi | $52.48/hr | 64,185 |
| Aliso Viejo, CA | 11 mi | $52.48/hr | 50,457 |
| Lake Elsinore, CA | 23 mi | $55.48/hr | 73,595 |
| Oceanside, CA | 24 mi | $51.53/hr | 170,941 |
| Murrieta, CA | 26 mi | $55.48/hr | 112,539 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in San Clemente
San Clemente city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make in San Clemente, CA?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $52.48 per hour, about $109,170 a year. The middle half earn between $43.26 and $62.88 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is San Clemente a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 112th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 19th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in San Clemente?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near San Clemente.
Do I need a California license to work in San Clemente 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 San Clemente?
The federal per diem benchmark in San Clemente is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place speech-language pathologists in San Clemente?
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Your SLP pay reportSan Clemente, CA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
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
+ 23 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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