MN · Edina · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Edina, MN

The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Edina area is $41.65 per hour ($86,630 a year), with the typical range running from $35.99 to $48.21. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Edina. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Edina. The free report below lists employers near Edina and what they pay.

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Edina, MN

The metro median is 5% above the Minnesota statewide median of $39.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 2,510 speech-language pathologists employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.12).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$26.45$55,02042% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$35.99$74,86022% below U.S. median
Median$41.65$86,6309% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.21$100,2805% above U.S. median
Top 10%$52.22$108,62014% above U.S. median

How Edina ranks

  • 166th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 284th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 4 Minnesota 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 Edina

  • Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $41.65 median hour buys what $39.73 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Edina paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,499
  • Per year: $74,970
  • Per month: $6,248

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

Travel assignment per diem in Edina

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$148
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,680
13-week assignment$21,840

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 Edina

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
Edina, MN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes

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
Bloomington, MN5 mi$41.65/hr88,344
Minnetonka, MN6 mi$41.65/hr52,651

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Minnesota · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Minnesota

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

Minnesota taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Minnesota state guide

Other healthcare roles in Edina

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Common questions

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Edina, MN?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $41.65 per hour, about $86,630 a year. The middle half earn between $35.99 and $48.21 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 284th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 166th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Edina?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Edina. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Edina.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Edina as a speech-language pathologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Edina is $148 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,680 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your SLP pay reportEdina, MN · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Fairview Health ServicesEdina, MN · 3 postings$48.37/ hr$40–$57
  • Allina HealthMinnesota · 5 postings$43.91/ hr$37–$51
  • Essentia HealthBrainerd, MN · 5 postings$43.70/ hr$21–$52

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$35Median$43.91High$54

14 SLP postings with published pay in Minnesota, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 14 SLP roles

  1. Speech Language Pathologist - Outpatient, AdultPermanent
    $82k–$119k/ year
    Fairview Health Services · Edina, MN · posted 2 days ago
  2. Speech Language Pathologist, Per DiemPer diem
    $44.00–$50.00/ hour
    Allina Health · Minnesota · posted 2 days ago

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