GA · South Fulton · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in South Fulton, GA

Pay for speech-language pathologists in the South Fulton area centers on $48.86 per hour, or about $101,620 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.24 and the upper quarter over $50.45. That ranks 47th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 60th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 21 hospitals in the South Fulton metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near South Fulton.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in South Fulton, GA

The metro median is 3% above the Georgia statewide median of $47.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 2,590 speech-language pathologists employed in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.78).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.84$66,23031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.24$79,54017% below U.S. median
Median$48.86$101,6207% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.45$104,94010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$58.90$122,51028% above U.S. median

How South Fulton ranks

  • 47th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 60th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 South Fulton

  • Overall prices in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.86 median hour buys what $48.83 buys at the national price level, 6% 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$1,759
  • Per year: $87,948
  • Per month: $7,329

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

Travel assignment per diem in South Fulton

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$186
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,904
13-week assignment$24,752

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).

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Hospitals in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area

CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area, 7 of the 17 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc
Newnan, GA
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5No
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Johns Creek, GA
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Piedmont Hospital, Inc
Atlanta, GA
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5No
Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc
Newnan, GA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Marietta, GA
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Hiram, GA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No
Northside Hospital
Atlanta, GA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center
Cartersville, GA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Fayetteville, GA
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Mableton, GA12 mi$48.86/hr78,314
Atlanta, GA13 mi$48.86/hr520,070
Athens, GA73 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 South Fulton, GA?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area have a median pay of $48.86 per hour, about $101,620 a year. The middle half earn between $38.24 and $50.45 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ranks 60th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 47th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do speech-language pathologists work in South Fulton?

CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area, led by Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in South Fulton 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 South Fulton?

The federal per diem benchmark in South Fulton is $186 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,904 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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  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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