Per diemPosted today
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), PRN
LifePoint Health · Paramount, CA
$38.40–$65.00/ hour
New this week
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Yuba City, CA
The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Yuba City area is $57.16 per hour ($118,890 a year), with the typical range running from $48.02 to $60.30. That ranks 11th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 11th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Yuba City. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Yuba City.
- $57.16median pay per hour, Yuba City
- $48–$60typical range per hour
- 50employed in the metro area
- 104cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Yuba City, CA
The metro median is 2% above the California statewide median of $55.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 50 speech-language pathologists employed in the Yuba City metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.83).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $38.84 | $80,790 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $48.02 | $99,880 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Median | $57.16 | $118,890 | 25% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $60.30 | $125,420 | 31% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $65.04 | $135,280 | 42% above U.S. median |
How Yuba City ranks
- 11th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 11th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th 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 Yuba City
- Overall prices in Yuba City run 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $57.16 median hour buys what $54.84 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$2,058
- Per year: $102,888
- Per month: $8,574
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Yuba City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Yuba City
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Yuba City as they open.
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Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health & Physical Rehab Services - Hospital
Marshall Medical Center · Placerville, CA
$43.87–$52.64/ hour
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Speech Therapist II
CommonSpirit Health · Oxnard, CA
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Acute (Adult) SLP - Per Diem- Memorial
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$52.36–$67.57/ hour
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Speech Language Pathologist - PD - Days - Rehabilitation Services @ MV
El Camino Health · Mountain View, CA
$60.06–$90.09/ hour
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Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Travis AFB, CA
$112k–$145k/ year
Hospitals in Yuba City
CMS lists 1 hospital in Yuba City. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter Surgical Hospital - North Valley Yuba City, CA | Acute care | Other | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, CA | 26 mi | $58.89/hr | 56,268 |
| Roseville, CA | 30 mi | $58.89/hr | 163,304 |
| Rocklin, CA | 31 mi | $58.89/hr | 75,129 |
| Woodland, CA | 32 mi | $58.89/hr | 62,983 |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 36 mi | $58.89/hr | 86,909 |
| Sacramento, CA | 40 mi | $58.89/hr | 535,798 |
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 Yuba City, CA?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Yuba City metro area have a median pay of $57.16 per hour, about $118,890 a year. The middle half earn between $48.02 and $60.30 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Yuba City a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Yuba City ranks 11th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 11th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Where do speech-language pathologists work in Yuba City?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Yuba City, led by Sutter Surgical Hospital - North Valley. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in Yuba 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 Yuba City?
The federal per diem benchmark in Yuba City is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your SLP pay reportYuba City, 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.
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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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