MO · St. Peters · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in St. Peters, MO

Speech-Language Pathologists in the St. Peters area earn a median of $40.46 per hour, about $84,160 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $32.30 and $48.34. That ranks 198th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 210th of 328 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for St. Peters and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near St. Peters and what they pay.

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Who is hiring speech-language pathologists near St. Peters

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
BrightSpring Health Services1$51.44
Select Medical1$37.97

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in St. Peters, MO

The metro median is in line with the Missouri statewide median of $40.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 1,540 speech-language pathologists employed in the St. Louis metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$26.64$55,41042% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$32.30$67,18030% below U.S. median
Median$40.46$84,16012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.34$100,5505% above U.S. median
Top 10%$52.64$109,49015% above U.S. median

How St. Peters ranks

  • 198th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 210th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 7 Missouri 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. Peters

  • Overall prices in St. Louis run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.46 median hour buys what $42.55 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 St. Peters paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,457
  • Per year: $72,828
  • Per month: $6,069

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

Travel assignment per diem in St. Peters

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$150
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,652
13-week assignment$21,476

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 St. Peters

CMS lists 1 hospital in St. Peters, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital
Saint Peters, MO
Acute careNonprofit3 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
St. Charles, MO5 mi$40.46/hr72,458
O'Fallon, MO6 mi$40.46/hr95,355
Springfield, IL87 mi$39.68/hr112,949
Columbia, MO93 mi$45.98/hr130,900
Decatur, IL116 mi$37.82/hr68,763
Bloomington, IL146 mi$39.69/hr79,232

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

License and tax basics in Missouri

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

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

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Other healthcare roles in St. Peters

St. Peters city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do speech-language pathologists make in St. Peters, MO?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the St. Louis metro area have a median pay of $40.46 per hour, about $84,160 a year. The middle half earn between $32.30 and $48.34 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

St. Louis ranks 210th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 198th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in St. Peters?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the St. Louis area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near St. Peters.

Do I need a Missouri license to work in St. Peters as a speech-language pathologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in St. Peters is $150 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,652 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

  • St. Louis Children's HopsitalSt. Louis, MO · 1 wage offer$42.15/ hr$42–$42
  • School District of Kansas City 33Kansas City, MO · 1 wage offer$25.91/ hr$26–$26
  • AmedisysButler, GA · 3 postings$73.50/ hr$49–$85
  • BrightSpring Health ServicesESCONDIDO, CA · 7 postings$62.50/ hr$60–$65

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Low$36Median$49.00High$62

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3Open now: 2 SLP roles

  1. AudiologistPermanent
    $90k–$116k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Leonard Wood, MO · posted 3 days ago
  2. Speech Language Pathologist Part time $10K Sign on BonusPermanent
    $37.50–$48.75/ hour
    Amedisys · Springfield, MO · posted 30+ days ago

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