GA · Macon · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Macon, GA

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Macon area earn a median of $43.31 per hour, about $90,080 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $31.89 and $54.58. That ranks 146th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 59th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Macon. The free report below lists employers near Macon and what they pay.

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Macon, GA

The metro median is 9% below the Georgia statewide median of $47.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 80 speech-language pathologists employed in the Macon-Bibb County metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.74).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$25.77$53,60044% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.89$66,33030% below U.S. median
Median$43.31$90,0806% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$54.58$113,53019% above U.S. median
Top 10%$54.58$113,53019% above U.S. median

How Macon ranks

  • 146th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 59th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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.

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What your pay buys in Macon

  • Overall prices in Macon-Bibb County run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 41% below the U.S. average (index 58.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $43.31 median hour buys what $48.92 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Macon paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,559
  • Per year: $77,958
  • Per month: $6,496

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

Travel assignment per diem in Macon

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 Macon

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Macon, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Piedmont Macon North Hospital
Macon, GA
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Coliseum Medical Centers, Llc, Dba
Macon, GA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
Macon, GA
Acute careGovernment and federal2 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
Warner Robins, GA15 mi$37.83/hr86,199
Stonecrest, GA66 mi$48.86/hr61,015
Columbus, GA72 mi$41.89/hr201,830
South Fulton, GA77 mi$48.86/hr112,003
Atlanta, GA78 mi$48.86/hr520,070
Athens, GA81 mi$42.82/hr128,691

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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 Macon, GA?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Macon-Bibb County metro area have a median pay of $43.31 per hour, about $90,080 a year. The middle half earn between $31.89 and $54.58 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Macon-Bibb County ranks 59th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 146th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do speech-language pathologists work in Macon?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Macon, led by Piedmont Macon North Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Macon 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 Macon?

The federal per diem benchmark in Macon 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

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  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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