MA · Chicopee · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Chicopee, MA

Pay for speech-language pathologists in the Chicopee area centers on $45.06 per hour, or about $93,730 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.22 and the upper quarter over $49.10. That ranks 115th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 96th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in the Chicopee metro area. The free report below lists employers near Chicopee and what they pay.

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Chicopee, MA

The metro median is 8% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $48.94 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 430 speech-language pathologists employed in the Springfield metro area, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.88).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.14$60,61036% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.22$77,42019% below U.S. median
Median$45.06$93,7302% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.10$102,1307% above U.S. median
Top 10%$59.01$122,74029% above U.S. median

How Chicopee ranks

  • 115th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 96th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 5 Massachusetts 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 Chicopee

  • Overall prices in Springfield run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 24% below the U.S. average (index 75.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $45.06 median hour buys what $46.91 buys at the national price level, 2% 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.

Estimate your Chicopee paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,622
  • Per year: $81,108
  • Per month: $6,759

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

Travel assignment per diem in Chicopee

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$128
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,414
13-week assignment$18,382

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).

Open Speech-Language Pathologist roles in Massachusetts

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Hospitals in the Springfield area

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Holyoke Medical Center
Holyoke, MA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Mercy Medical Ctr
Springfield, MA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Miravista Behavioral Health Center
Holyoke, MA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
Holyoke, MA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Springfield, MA5 mi$45.06/hr154,888
Hartford, CT29 mi$48.52/hr122,129
New Britain, CT36 mi$48.34/hr75,871
Bristol, CT39 mi$48.34/hr62,195
Worcester, MA40 mi$47.82/hr211,286
Meriden, CT46 mi$48.34/hr60,849

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License and tax basics in Massachusetts

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

Massachusetts 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 Chicopee, MA?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $45.06 per hour, about $93,730 a year. The middle half earn between $37.22 and $49.10 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Springfield ranks 96th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 115th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Where do speech-language pathologists work in Chicopee?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in the Springfield area, led by Holyoke Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Chicopee as a speech-language pathologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Chicopee is $128 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 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

  • BrightSpring Health ServicesMARLBOROUGH, MA · 2 postings$57.50/ hr$55–$60
  • Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 3 postings$51.18/ hr$35–$56
  • Mass General BrighamCambridge, MA · 8 postings$50.45/ hr$34–$67
  • The Stepping Stones Group LLCBoston, MA · 2 wage offers$49.24/ hr$46–$53

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Low$34Median$50.45High$60

19 SLP postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 15 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 19 SLP roles

  1. Speech Language Pathologist, Home CarePermanent
    $72k–$138k/ year
    Mass General Brigham · Beverly, MA · posted today
  2. Speech Language Pathologist SLPPermanent
    $90k–$120k/ year
    Mass General Brigham · Framingham, MA · posted yesterday

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