NE · Omaha · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Omaha, NE

Pay for speech-language pathologists in the Omaha area centers on $38.22 per hour, or about $79,500 a year. The lower quarter earns under $31.47 and the upper quarter over $46.77. The CMS hospital directory lists 11 hospitals in Omaha. That ranks 263rd of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 245th of 328 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Omaha.

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Omaha, 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 Omaha 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 Omaha

  • 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 Omaha 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 Omaha

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$122
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,414
13-week assignment$18,382

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 Omaha

CMS lists 11 hospitals in Omaha, 5 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Chi Health Bergan Mercy
Omaha, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Chi Health Lakeside
Omaha, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Omaha Va Medical Center (Va Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System)
Omaha, NE
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
The Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
The Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Omaha, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Chi Health Immanuel
Omaha, NE
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Children's Nebraska
Omaha, NE
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Midwest Surgical Hospital Llc
Omaha, NE
Acute careOtherNot ratedNo
Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital
Omaha, NE
Acute careOtherNot ratedYes
Nebraska Spine Hospital, Llc
Omaha, NE
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Bellevue, NE10 mi$38.22/hr64,777
Council Bluffs, IA11 mi$38.22/hr62,665
Lincoln, NE45 mi$43.94/hr300,619
Sioux City, IA87 mi$37.68/hr86,875
West Des Moines, IA119 mi$46.11/hr73,664
Grand Island, NE122 mi$44.35/hr53,250

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.

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Common questions

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Omaha, 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 Omaha 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 Omaha?

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

Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Omaha 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 Omaha?

The federal per diem benchmark in Omaha is $122 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 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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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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