MA · Worcester · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Worcester, MA

The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Worcester area is $47.82 per hour ($99,470 a year), with the typical range running from $38.91 to $56.09. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Worcester. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Worcester. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Worcester.

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PermanentPosted 20 days ago

Speech Therapist

Tenet Healthcare · Worcester, MA

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  • Rehab (Speech Therapy)
  • Req 101159934288
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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Worcester, MA

The metro median is 2% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $48.94 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 580 speech-language pathologists employed in the Worcester metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.43).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.08$66,73030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.91$80,93015% below U.S. median
Median$47.82$99,4704% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$56.09$116,67022% above U.S. median
Top 10%$61.46$127,84034% above U.S. median

How Worcester ranks

  • 68th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 103rd of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Worcester

  • Overall prices in Worcester run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.82 median hour buys what $46.64 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 Worcester paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,722
  • Per year: $86,076
  • Per month: $7,173

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

Travel assignment per diem in Worcester

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$135
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,505
13-week assignment$19,565

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 Worcester

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Worcester, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus
Worcester, MA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
St Vincent Hospital
Worcester, MA
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Adcare Hospital Of Worcester Inc
Worcester, MA
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo
Hospital For Behavioral Medicine
Worcester, MA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Worcester Recovery Center And Hospital
Worcester, MA
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot 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
Framingham, MA19 mi$49.57/hr73,361
Waltham, MA30 mi$49.57/hr65,849
Newton, MA31 mi$49.57/hr90,700
Pawtucket, RI35 mi$47.98/hr76,996
Lowell, MA36 mi$49.57/hr120,418
Cambridge, MA36 mi$49.57/hr121,186

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.

Massachusetts state guide

Other healthcare roles in Worcester

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Common questions

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Worcester, MA?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Worcester metro area have a median pay of $47.82 per hour, about $99,470 a year. The middle half earn between $38.91 and $56.09 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Worcester ranks 103rd of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 68th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Worcester?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Worcester. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Worcester.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Worcester 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 Worcester?

The federal per diem benchmark in Worcester is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 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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