PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist
Ascension Health · Baltimore, MD
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Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Baltimore, MD
The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Baltimore area is $47.38 per hour ($98,550 a year), with the typical range running from $38.01 to $52.01. That ranks 76th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 136th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 17 hospitals in Baltimore. The free report below lists employers near Baltimore and what they pay.
- $47.38median pay per hour, Baltimore
- $38–$52typical range per hour
- 2,150employed in the metro area
- 104cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Speech-Language Pathologist roles in Baltimore
3 more open roles from employers in Baltimore. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist II, TBI
University of Maryland Medical System · Baltimore, MD
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Per diemPosted 21 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist PRN
University of Maryland Medical System · Baltimore, MD
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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Baltimore, MD
The metro median is 2% below the Maryland statewide median of $48.35 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 2,150 speech-language pathologists employed in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.39).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.15 | $66,870 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.01 | $79,060 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.38 | $98,550 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $52.01 | $108,180 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $58.17 | $120,990 | 27% above U.S. median |
How Baltimore ranks
- 76th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 136th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
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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- Overall prices in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson run 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 118.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.38 median hour buys what $45.35 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Baltimore paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,706
- Per year: $85,284
- Per month: $7,107
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Baltimore
| 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).
Open Speech-Language Pathologist roles in Maryland
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Baltimore as they open.
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) II, Day Shift, Acute Care Therapy
Adventist Health · Rockville, MD
$37.17–$55.76/ hour
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health
Enhabit Home Health · Pocomoke City, MD
$92k–$97k/ year
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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health - Part Time
Enhabit Home Health · Salisbury, MD
$55k–$58k/ year
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Visiting Speech Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP), PT Day Shift, Home Health - Southern Maryland
Adventist Health · Waldorf, MD
$34.58–$51.87/ hour
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Visiting Speech Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP), Per Visit, Home Health - Southern Maryland
Adventist Health · Waldorf, MD
$34.58–$51.87/ hour
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Visiting Speech Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP), Per Visit, Home Health - Rockville
Adventist Health · Rockville, MD
$34.58–$51.87/ hour
Hospitals in Baltimore
CMS lists 17 hospitals in Baltimore, 4 of the 12 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Johns Hopkins Hospital, The Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Medstar Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Medstar Harbor Hospital Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Medical Center Inc Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Agnes Hospital Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie, MD | 25 mi | $48.87/hr | 58,421 |
| Rockville, MD | 33 mi | $48.87/hr | 68,417 |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 33 mi | $48.87/hr | 70,686 |
| Washington, DC | 35 mi | $48.87/hr | 702,250 |
| Alexandria, VA | 42 mi | $48.87/hr | 159,102 |
| Frederick, MD | 44 mi | $48.87/hr | 89,537 |
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Maryland · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Maryland
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maryland requires for your role with the Maryland licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Maryland taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Baltimore
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Common questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make in Baltimore, MD?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area have a median pay of $47.38 per hour, about $98,550 a year. The middle half earn between $38.01 and $52.01 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Baltimore a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson ranks 136th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 76th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Where do speech-language pathologists work in Baltimore?
CMS lists 17 hospitals in Baltimore, led by Greater Baltimore Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Maryland license to work in Baltimore as a speech-language pathologist?
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maryland requires for your role with the Maryland 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 Baltimore?
The federal per diem benchmark in Baltimore 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 reportBaltimore, MD · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- University of Maryland Medical SystemBel Air, MD · 2 postings$46.06/ hr$37–$55
- Adventist HealthRockville, MD · 7 postings$43.22/ hr$35–$56
- Enhabit Home HealthSalisbury, MD · 2 postings$36.34/ hr$27–$47
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2What they are offering now
Low$35Median$43.22High$55
11 SLP postings with published pay in Maryland, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 11 SLP roles
- Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) II, Day Shift, Acute Care TherapyPermanent$37.17–$55.76/ hour
- Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home HealthPermanent$92k–$97k/ year
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