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 St. Cloud, MN
The median speech-language pathologist pay in the St. Cloud area is $37.83 per hour ($78,690 a year), with the typical range running from $31.86 to $43.62. That ranks 285th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 189th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud. The free report below lists employers near St. Cloud and what they pay.
- $37.83median pay per hour, St. Cloud
- $32–$44typical range per hour
- 130employed in the metro area
- 88cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in St. Cloud, MN
The metro median is 5% below the Minnesota statewide median of $39.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 130 speech-language pathologists employed in the St. Cloud metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.11).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.01 | $58,260 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.86 | $66,270 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.83 | $78,690 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $43.62 | $90,730 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.76 | $105,580 | 11% above U.S. median |
How St. Cloud ranks
- 285th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 189th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 St. Cloud
- Overall prices in St. Cloud run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 35% below the U.S. average (index 65.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.83 median hour buys what $43.17 buys at the national price level, 6% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,362
- Per year: $68,094
- Per month: $5,674
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the St. Cloud metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in St. Cloud
| 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).
Open Speech-Language Pathologist roles in Minnesota
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in St. Cloud as they open.
Per diemPosted 2 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist, Per Diem
Allina Health · Minnesota
$44.00–$50.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health, NE Region
Allina Health · Minnesota
$37.04–$50.77/ hour
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist, Home Care
Allina Health · Minnesota
$37.04–$50.77/ hour
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Rural Healthcare (FT) - Fosston/Ada, MN
Essentia Health · Fosston, MN
$73k–$109k/ year
Per diemPosted 10 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Casual
Essentia Health · Moose Lake, MN
$34.96–$52.44/ hour
Hospitals in St. Cloud
CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital Saint Cloud, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Cloud Va Medical Center St. Cloud, MN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove, MN | 45 mi | $41.65/hr | 72,739 |
| Coon Rapids, MN | 48 mi | $41.65/hr | 63,807 |
| Plymouth, MN | 49 mi | $41.65/hr | 78,551 |
| Brooklyn Park, MN | 49 mi | $41.65/hr | 82,893 |
| Blaine, MN | 53 mi | $41.65/hr | 75,172 |
| Minnetonka, MN | 54 mi | $41.65/hr | 52,651 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make in St. Cloud, MN?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the St. Cloud metro area have a median pay of $37.83 per hour, about $78,690 a year. The middle half earn between $31.86 and $43.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is St. Cloud a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
St. Cloud ranks 189th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 285th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Where do speech-language pathologists work in St. Cloud?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud, led by Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud?
The federal per diem benchmark in St. Cloud 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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Your SLP pay reportSt. Cloud, 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
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