GA · Albany · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Albany, GA

Pay for speech-language pathologists in the Albany area centers on $37.11 per hour, or about $77,200 a year. The lower quarter earns under $31.00 and the upper quarter over $49.86. That ranks 308th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 220th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Albany. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Albany.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Albany, GA

The metro median is 22% below the Georgia statewide median of $47.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 40 speech-language pathologists employed in the Albany metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.58).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$27.75$57,72040% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.00$64,48032% below U.S. median
Median$37.11$77,20019% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.86$103,7109% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.64$107,41013% above U.S. median

How Albany ranks

  • 308th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 220th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 10th of 11 Georgia 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 Albany

  • Overall prices in Albany run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 45% below the U.S. average (index 54.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.11 median hour buys what $42.33 buys at the national price level, 8% below 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$1,336
  • Per year: $66,798
  • Per month: $5,566

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

Travel assignment per diem in Albany

ItemFederal 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).

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Hospitals in Albany

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Albany, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, GA
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
South Georgia Specialty Hospital
Albany, GA
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Valdosta, GA73 mi$36.87/hr55,667
Columbus, GA76 mi$41.89/hr201,830
Dothan, AL76 mi$32.31/hr71,650
Warner Robins, GA77 mi$37.83/hr86,199
Tallahassee, FL78 mi$38.31/hr205,089
Macon, GA90 mi$43.31/hr157,056

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License and tax basics in Georgia

Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Georgia 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 Albany, GA?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Albany metro area have a median pay of $37.11 per hour, about $77,200 a year. The middle half earn between $31.00 and $49.86 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Albany ranks 220th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 308th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.

Where do speech-language pathologists work in Albany?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Albany, led by Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Albany as a speech-language pathologist?

Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia 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 Albany?

The federal per diem benchmark in Albany 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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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • AmedisysButler, GA · 3 postings$73.50/ hr$49–$85
  • The Stepping Stones Group LLCCarrolton, GA · 1 wage offer$33.94/ hr$34–$34
  • BrightSpring Health ServicesESCONDIDO, CA · 7 postings$62.50/ hr$60–$65
  • CommonSpirit HealthOXNARD, CA · 5 postings$61.91/ hr$50–$77

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Low$49Median$73.50High$85

3 SLP postings with published pay in Georgia, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 SLP roles

  1. SLP Speech Pathologist Home HealthPer diem
    $70.00–$85.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Butler, GA · posted 8 days ago
  2. SLP Speech Pathologist Home HealthPermanent
    $67.00–$80.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Columbus, GA · posted 8 days ago

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