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SLP Speech Pathologist Home Health
Amedisys · Columbus, GA
$67.00–$80.00/ hour
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Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Columbus, GA
The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Columbus area is $41.89 per hour ($87,140 a year), with the typical range running from $35.45 to $51.40. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Columbus. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Columbus. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Columbus.
- $41.89median pay per hour, Columbus
- $35–$51typical range per hour
- 150employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 12% below the Georgia statewide median of $47.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 150 speech-language pathologists employed in the Columbus metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $27.73 | $57,680 | 40% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $35.45 | $73,740 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $41.89 | $87,140 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.40 | $106,910 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $57.43 | $119,450 | 25% above U.S. median |
How Columbus ranks
- 161st of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 95th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 Columbus
- Overall prices in Columbus run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 39% below the U.S. average (index 61.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $41.89 median hour buys what $46.91 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Columbus paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,508
- Per year: $75,402
- Per month: $6,284
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Columbus metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Columbus
| 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).
Hospitals in Columbus
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Columbus, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside Columbus, GA | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | No |
| St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare Columbus, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | No |
| Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Columbus, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| West Central Georgia Regional Hospital Columbus, GA | Psychiatric | Government and federal | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | 37 mi | $38.74/hr | 83,757 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 71 mi | $37.83/hr | 86,199 |
| Macon, GA | 72 mi | $43.31/hr | 157,056 |
| Albany, GA | 76 mi | $37.11/hr | 66,705 |
| South Fulton, GA | 80 mi | $48.86/hr | 112,003 |
| Montgomery, AL | 82 mi | $31.31/hr | 195,818 |
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Georgia · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide
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 Columbus, GA?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Columbus metro area have a median pay of $41.89 per hour, about $87,140 a year. The middle half earn between $35.45 and $51.40 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Columbus a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Columbus ranks 95th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 161st of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Columbus?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Columbus. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Columbus.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Columbus 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 Columbus?
The federal per diem benchmark in Columbus 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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2What they are offering now
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
- SLP Speech Pathologist Home HealthPer diem$70.00–$85.00/ hour
- SLP Speech Pathologist Home HealthPermanent$67.00–$80.00/ hour
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