NE · Bellevue · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Bellevue, NE

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Bellevue area earn a median of $38.22 per hour, about $79,500 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $31.47 and $46.77. That ranks 263rd of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 245th of 328 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Bellevue and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Bellevue and what they pay.

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Bellevue, NE

The metro median is 3% below the Nebraska statewide median of $39.28 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 670 speech-language pathologists employed in the Omaha metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.17).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$26.05$54,18043% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.47$65,46031% below U.S. median
Median$38.22$79,50017% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.77$97,2802% above U.S. median
Top 10%$52.51$109,22014% above U.S. median

How Bellevue ranks

  • 263rd of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 245th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 3 Nebraska 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 Bellevue

  • Overall prices in Omaha run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.22 median hour buys what $41.58 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Bellevue paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,376
  • Per year: $68,796
  • Per month: $5,733

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

Travel assignment per diem in Bellevue

ItemFederal 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 Bellevue

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Bellevue Medical Center
Bellevue, NE
Acute careFor-profit4 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
Council Bluffs, IA8 mi$38.22/hr62,665
Omaha, NE10 mi$38.22/hr489,265
Lincoln, NE45 mi$43.94/hr300,619
Sioux City, IA96 mi$37.68/hr86,875
St. Joseph, MO112 mi$39.21/hr71,098
West Des Moines, IA115 mi$46.11/hr73,664

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

License and tax basics in Nebraska

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

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

Nebraska state guide

Other healthcare roles in Bellevue

Bellevue city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Bellevue, NE?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Omaha metro area have a median pay of $38.22 per hour, about $79,500 a year. The middle half earn between $31.47 and $46.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Omaha ranks 245th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 263rd of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Bellevue?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Omaha area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bellevue.

Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Bellevue as a speech-language pathologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Bellevue 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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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Box Butte General HospitalAlliance, NE · 1 wage offer$41.16/ hr$41–$41
  • Father Flanagan's Boys' HomeBoys Town, NE · 1 wage offer$36.06/ hr$36–$36
  • AmedisysButler, GA · 3 postings$73.50/ hr$49–$85
  • BrightSpring Health ServicesESCONDIDO, CA · 7 postings$62.50/ hr$60–$65

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2What they are offering now

Low$36Median$49.00High$62

203 SLP postings with published pay in the US, 154 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 SLP roles

  1. Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient Rehab, Carolinas Rehab Northeast, PRNPer diem
    $49.00–$49.00/ hour
    Advocate Health · Nebraska · posted 2 days ago
  2. Speech Language PathologistPer diem
    $47.50–$47.50/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE · posted 3 days ago

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