ID · Pocatello · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Pocatello, ID

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Pocatello area earn a median of $30.40 per hour, about $63,240 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $12.32 and $42.56. That ranks 356th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 325th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Pocatello. The free report below lists employers near Pocatello and what they pay.

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Pocatello, ID

The metro median is 19% below the Idaho statewide median of $37.72 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 90 speech-language pathologists employed in the Pocatello metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.10).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$10.30$21,42078% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$12.32$25,63073% below U.S. median
Median$30.40$63,24034% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$42.56$88,5207% below U.S. median
Top 10%$56.14$116,77022% above U.S. median

How Pocatello ranks

  • 356th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 325th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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 Pocatello

  • Overall prices in Pocatello run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 34% below the U.S. average (index 66.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $30.40 median hour buys what $34.19 buys at the national price level, 25% 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 Pocatello paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,094
  • Per year: $54,720
  • Per month: $4,560

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

Travel assignment per diem in Pocatello

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 Pocatello 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 Pocatello

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Portneuf Medical Center
Pocatello, ID
Acute careFor-profit4 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
Idaho Falls, ID48 mi$36.21/hr69,523
Logan, UT84 mi$44.57/hr56,770
Twin Falls, ID104 mi$39.16/hr55,589
Ogden, UT116 mi$38.02/hr88,656
Layton, UT127 mi$38.02/hr84,348
Salt Lake City, UT147 mi$48.63/hr217,783

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Idaho · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide

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 Pocatello, ID?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Pocatello metro area have a median pay of $30.40 per hour, about $63,240 a year. The middle half earn between $12.32 and $42.56 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Pocatello ranks 325th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 356th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do speech-language pathologists work in Pocatello?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Pocatello, led by Portneuf Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Idaho license to work in Pocatello 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 Pocatello?

The federal per diem benchmark in Pocatello 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.

Does Valorem Health place speech-language pathologists in Pocatello?

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

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