PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Speech Language Pathologist | SLP
BrightSpring Health Services · Waltham, MA
$55.00–$60.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Waltham, MA
The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Waltham area is $49.57 per hour ($103,100 a year), with the typical range running from $39.18 to $54.19. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Waltham. The CMS hospital directory lists 27 hospitals in the Waltham metro area. The free report below lists employers near Waltham and what they pay.
- $49.57median pay per hour, Boston
- $39–$54typical range per hour
- 3,610employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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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 Waltham 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 Waltham
- 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 Waltham 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 Waltham
| 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 the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area
CMS lists 27 hospitals in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area, 7 of the 20 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham And Women's Hospital Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| New England Baptist Hospital Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital Newton, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| North Shore Medical Center - Salem, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Dover, NH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Anna Jaques Hospital Newburyport, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton, MA | 4 mi | $49.57/hr | 90,700 |
| Cambridge, MA | 6 mi | $49.57/hr | 121,186 |
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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 Waltham, 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 Waltham 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 Waltham?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Waltham. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Waltham.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Waltham 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 Waltham?
The federal per diem benchmark in Waltham 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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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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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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