Per diemPosted 23 days ago
Speech Therapist - Per Diem
MaineGeneral Health · Augusta, ME
$37.23–$65.15/ hour
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Augusta, ME
Pay for speech-language pathologists in Maine centers on $39.28 per hour, or about $81,700 a year. The lower quarter earns under $34.35 and the upper quarter over $44.07. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Augusta. That is 14% below the U.S. median of $45.87 per hour. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Augusta.
- $39.28median pay per hour, Maine
- $34–$44typical range per hour
- 3open roles with published pay
Open Speech-Language Pathologist roles in Augusta
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist | SLP
BrightSpring Health Services · Augusta, ME
$50.00–$55.00/ hour
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Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem
MaineGeneral Health · Augusta, ME
$35.45–$62.04/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring speech-language pathologists near Augusta
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| MaineGeneral Health | 2 | $49.97 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $52.50 |
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Augusta, ME
Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 610 speech-language pathologists employed in Maine.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.50 | $48,880 | 49% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $34.35 | $71,450 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.28 | $81,700 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $44.07 | $91,670 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.71 | $103,400 | 8% above U.S. median |
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.
Estimate your Augusta paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,414
- Per year: $70,704
- Per month: $5,892
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Maine. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Augusta
| 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 Augusta
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Augusta, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine General Medical Center Augusta, ME | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Togus Va Medical Center Augusta, ME | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Riverview Psychiatric Center Augusta, ME | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 53 mi | $39.85/hr | 69,568 |
| Manchester, NH | 127 mi | $36.83/hr | 116,386 |
| Haverhill, MA | 127 mi | $49.57/hr | 68,291 |
| Methuen, MA | 132 mi | $48.94/hr | 54,272 |
| Lawrence, MA | 134 mi | $49.57/hr | 89,332 |
| Peabody, MA | 139 mi | $49.57/hr | 55,418 |
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Maine · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Maine
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maine requires for your role with the Maine licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Maine 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 Augusta, ME?
Speech-Language Pathologists in Maine have a median pay of $39.28 per hour, about $81,700 a year. The middle half earn between $34.35 and $44.07 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Augusta?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Augusta. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Augusta.
Do I need a Maine license to work in Augusta as a speech-language pathologist?
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maine requires for your role with the Maine 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 Augusta?
The federal per diem benchmark in Augusta 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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Your SLP pay reportAugusta, ME · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 2 postings$49.97/ hr$35–$65
- BrightSpring Health ServicesPORTLAND, ME · 6 postings$52.50/ hr$38–$65
- Sebasticook Valley HealthPittsfield, ME · 1 wage offer$44.40/ hr$44–$44
- Penobscot Community Health CareBangor, ME · 1 wage offer$38.46/ hr$38–$38
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$35Median$50.59High$63
10 SLP postings with published pay in Maine, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 10 SLP roles
- Speech Therapist - Per DiemPer diem$37.23–$65.15/ hour
- Speech TherapistPermanent$35.00–$43.76/ hour
+ 8 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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