ID · Idaho Falls · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Idaho Falls, ID

Pay for speech-language pathologists in the Idaho Falls area centers on $36.21 per hour, or about $75,310 a year. The lower quarter earns under $29.33 and the upper quarter over $43.42. That ranks 324th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 298th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Idaho Falls. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Idaho Falls.

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Idaho Falls, ID

The metro median is 4% below the Idaho statewide median of $37.72 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 70 speech-language pathologists employed in the Idaho Falls metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.80).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$20.67$42,99055% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.33$61,01036% below U.S. median
Median$36.21$75,31021% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$43.42$90,3105% below U.S. median
Top 10%$57.05$118,66024% above U.S. median

How Idaho Falls ranks

  • 324th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 298th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 5 Idaho 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 Idaho Falls

  • Overall prices in Idaho Falls run 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $36.21 median hour buys what $38.35 buys at the national price level, 16% 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.

Estimate your Idaho Falls paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,304
  • Per year: $65,178
  • Per month: $5,432

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

Travel assignment per diem in Idaho Falls

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).

Open Speech-Language Pathologist roles in Idaho

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Idaho Falls as they open.

PermanentPosted yesterday

Audiologist

Veterans Health Administration · Caldwell, ID

$90k–$116k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888778200
New this week
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Hospitals in Idaho Falls

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Idaho Falls Community Hospital, Llc
Idaho Falls, ID
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
Idaho Falls, ID
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Mountain View Hospital
Idaho Falls, ID
Acute careOther3 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
Pocatello, ID48 mi$30.40/hr58,231
Logan, UT121 mi$44.57/hr56,770
Twin Falls, ID138 mi$39.16/hr55,589
Ogden, UT156 mi$38.02/hr88,656
Bozeman, MT159 mi$47.27/hr57,894
Layton, UT167 mi$38.02/hr84,348

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License and tax basics in Idaho

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

Idaho 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 Idaho Falls, ID?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Idaho Falls metro area have a median pay of $36.21 per hour, about $75,310 a year. The middle half earn between $29.33 and $43.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Idaho Falls ranks 298th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 324th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Where do speech-language pathologists work in Idaho Falls?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Idaho Falls, led by Idaho Falls Community Hospital, Llc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Idaho license to work in Idaho Falls as a speech-language pathologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Idaho Falls 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 hospitals

  • AmedisysButler, GA · 3 postings$73.50/ hr$49–$85
  • BrightSpring Health ServicesESCONDIDO, CA · 7 postings$62.50/ hr$60–$65
  • CommonSpirit HealthOXNARD, CA · 5 postings$61.91/ hr$50–$77
  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 4 postings$60.17/ hr$48–$79

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Low$36Median$49.00High$62

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  1. AudiologistPermanent
    $90k–$116k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Caldwell, ID · posted yesterday

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