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Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (Full Time)
Benefis Health System · Great Falls, MT
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Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Great Falls, MT
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Great Falls area earn a median of $37.13 per hour, about $77,230 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $31.53 and $42.29. That ranks 307th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 299th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Great Falls. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Great Falls.
- $37.13median pay per hour, Great Falls
- $32–$42typical range per hour
- 30employed in the metro area
- 97cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Speech-Language Pathologist roles in Great Falls
1 more open role from employers in Great Falls. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Great Falls, MT
The metro median is 4% below the Montana statewide median of $38.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 30 speech-language pathologists employed in the Great Falls metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.82).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.51 | $59,300 | 38% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.53 | $65,580 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.13 | $77,230 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $42.29 | $87,960 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.62 | $99,050 | 4% above U.S. median |
How Great Falls ranks
- 307th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 299th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 5 Montana 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.
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Get my free pay reportWhat your pay buys in Great Falls
- Overall prices in Great Falls run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.13 median hour buys what $38.34 buys at the national price level, 16% 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 Great Falls paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,337
- Per year: $66,834
- Per month: $5,570
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Great Falls metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Great Falls
| 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).
Hospitals in Great Falls
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Great Falls, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefis Hospitals Inc Great Falls, MT | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Great Falls Clinic Hospital Great Falls, MT | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 126 mi | $47.27/hr | 57,894 |
| Missoula, MT | 135 mi | $35.16/hr | 78,204 |
| Billings, MT | 176 mi | $40.46/hr | 121,483 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 256 mi | $41.86/hr | 57,355 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 277 mi | $46.13/hr | 108,267 |
| Spokane, WA | 286 mi | $46.13/hr | 230,609 |
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Montana · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Montana
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Montana requires for your role with the Montana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Montana 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 Great Falls, MT?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Great Falls metro area have a median pay of $37.13 per hour, about $77,230 a year. The middle half earn between $31.53 and $42.29 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Great Falls a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Great Falls ranks 299th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 307th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Where do speech-language pathologists work in Great Falls?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Great Falls, led by Benefis Hospitals Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Montana license to work in Great Falls as a speech-language pathologist?
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Montana requires for your role with the Montana 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 Great Falls?
The federal per diem benchmark in Great Falls 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.
Does Valorem Health place speech-language pathologists in Great Falls?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- AmedisysButler, GA · 3 postings$73.50/ hr$49–$85
- BrightSpring Health ServicesESCONDIDO, CA · 7 postings$62.50/ hr$60–$65
- CommonSpirit HealthOXNARD, CA · 5 postings$61.91/ hr$50–$77
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 4 postings$60.17/ hr$48–$79
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