PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist - Outpatient, Adult
Fairview Health Services · Edina, MN
$82k–$119k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Minneapolis, MN
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Minneapolis area earn a median of $41.65 per hour, about $86,630 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $35.99 and $48.21. That ranks 166th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 284th of 328 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Minneapolis and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Minneapolis.
- $41.65median pay per hour, Minneapolis
- $36–$48typical range per hour
- 2,510employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Speech-Language Pathologist roles near Minneapolis
Roles in other cities of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area.
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care
Fairview Health Services · Edina, MN
$82k–$119k/ year
Top 25% pay
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Per diemPosted 29 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist
Shriners Hospitals for Children · Woodbury, MN
$32.34–$48.51/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview Health Services | 2 | $48.37 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 1 | $40.42 |
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Minneapolis, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $26.45 | $55,020 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $35.99 | $74,860 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $41.65 | $86,630 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.21 | $100,280 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $52.22 | $108,620 | 14% above U.S. median |
How Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis
- 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis
| Item | Federal 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 Minneapolis
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Minneapolis, 3 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Va Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hennepin County Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Children's Hospitals & Clinics Of Mn Minneapolis, MN | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edina, MN | 7 mi | $41.65/hr | 53,564 |
| St. Paul, MN | 8 mi | $41.65/hr | 307,465 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Minneapolis
Minneapolis city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make in Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Minneapolis.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
The federal per diem benchmark in Minneapolis 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 reportMinneapolis, 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
- Speech Language Pathologist - Outpatient, AdultPermanent$82k–$119k/ year
- Speech Language Pathologist, Per DiemPer diem$44.00–$50.00/ hour
+ 12 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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