PermanentPosted today
Speech Language Pathologist, Home Care
Mass General Brigham · Beverly, MA
$72k–$138k/ year
New this week
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Lawrence, MA
The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Lawrence area is $49.57 per hour ($103,100 a year), with the typical range running from $39.18 to $54.19. 12 open roles with published pay are listed for Lawrence and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lawrence. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lawrence.
- $49.57median pay per hour, Boston
- $39–$54typical range per hour
- 3,610employed in the metro area
- 12open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Speech-Language Pathologist roles near Lawrence
Roles in other cities of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area.
PermanentPosted yesterday
Speech Language Pathologist SLP
Mass General Brigham · Framingham, MA
$90k–$120k/ year
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Speech Language Pathologist | SLP
BrightSpring Health Services · Portsmouth, NH
$86k–$88k/ year
New this week
Per diemPosted 8 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem
Mass General Brigham · Cambridge, MA
$52.53–$57.59/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 10 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem
Mass General Brigham · Salem, MA
$52.53–$57.59/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist
Mass General Brigham · Cambridge, MA
$90k–$120k/ year
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist BWH
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$90k–$120k/ year
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Speech Language Pathologist | SLP
BrightSpring Health Services · Waltham, MA
$55.00–$60.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Speech Language Pathologist (Weekends, Holidays, and Weekdays) (Part-Time, 20 Hours)
Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
$46.13–$56.23/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Per Diem Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist
Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
$46.13–$56.23/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Speech Language Pathologist
Mass General Brigham · Dover, NH
$34.53–$52.63/ hour
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Speech Language Pathologist – Per Diem
Boston Medical Center · Brockton, MA
$34.86–$50.72/ hour
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Named employers near Lawrence, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring speech-language pathologists near Lawrence
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Brigham | 7 | $50.45 |
| Boston Medical Center | 3 | $51.18 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 2 | $49.66 |
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Lawrence, MA
The metro median is 1% above the Massachusetts statewide median of $48.94 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 3,610 speech-language pathologists employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.15).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.59 | $65,710 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.18 | $81,490 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $49.57 | $103,100 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $54.19 | $112,720 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $61.83 | $128,610 | 35% above U.S. median |
How Lawrence ranks
- 38th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 122nd of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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.
What your pay buys in Lawrence
- Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $49.57 median hour buys what $45.79 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Lawrence paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,785
- Per year: $89,226
- Per month: $7,436
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lawrence
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $137 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,519 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,747 |
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).
Hospitals in Lawrence
CMS lists 1 hospital in Lawrence, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital Lawrence, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methuen, MA | 3 mi | $48.94/hr | 54,272 |
| Haverhill, MA | 7 mi | $49.57/hr | 68,291 |
| Lowell, MA | 9 mi | $49.57/hr | 120,418 |
| Nashua, NH | 17 mi | $36.83/hr | 91,851 |
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Massachusetts · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide
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.
Other healthcare roles in Lawrence
Lawrence city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make in Lawrence, MA?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $49.57 per hour, about $103,100 a year. The middle half earn between $39.18 and $54.19 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lawrence a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 122nd of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 38th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Lawrence?
We list 12 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lawrence.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Lawrence 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 Lawrence?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lawrence is $137 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,519 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
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
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
- Speech Language Pathologist, Home CarePermanent$72k–$138k/ year
- Speech Language Pathologist SLPPermanent$90k–$120k/ year
+ 17 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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