NV · Las Vegas · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Las Vegas, NV

Pay for speech-language pathologists in the Las Vegas area centers on $48.48 per hour, or about $100,840 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.93 and the upper quarter over $57.97. The CMS hospital directory lists 15 hospitals in Las Vegas. That ranks 54th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 70th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Las Vegas and what they pay.

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Las Vegas, NV

The metro median is in line with the Nevada statewide median of $48.48 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 850 speech-language pathologists employed in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.65).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$26.71$55,56042% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.93$80,97015% below U.S. median
Median$48.48$100,8406% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$57.97$120,58026% above U.S. median
Top 10%$64.70$134,58041% above U.S. median

How Las Vegas ranks

  • 54th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 70th of 328 after adjusting for local prices

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 Las Vegas

  • Overall prices in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.48 median hour buys what $48.38 buys at the national price level, 5% above 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 Las Vegas paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,745
  • Per year: $87,264
  • Per month: $7,272
  • Nevada has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Las Vegas

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$134
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,540
13-week assignment$20,020

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 Las Vegas

CMS lists 15 hospitals in Las Vegas, 3 of the 9 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mountainview Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - San Martin Campus
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Southern Hills Hospital And Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
University Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Valley Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Harmon Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
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
North Las Vegas, NV10 mi$48.48/hr294,034
Henderson, NV20 mi$48.48/hr350,039
St. George, UT110 mi$48.96/hr106,288
Lake Havasu City, AZ131 mi$38.14/hr59,037
Apple Valley, CA161 mi$55.48/hr75,029
Victorville, CA167 mi$55.48/hr140,721

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

License and tax basics in Nevada

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

Nevada does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Nevada state guide

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Common questions

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Las Vegas, NV?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area have a median pay of $48.48 per hour, about $100,840 a year. The middle half earn between $38.93 and $57.97 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas ranks 70th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 54th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Las Vegas?

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

Do I need a Nevada license to work in Las Vegas as a speech-language pathologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Las Vegas is $134 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,540 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

  • The Stepping Stones Group LLCLas Vegas, NV · 1 wage offer$48.35/ hr$48–$48
  • BrightSpring Health ServicesRENO, NV · 3 postings$52.00/ hr$40–$60
  • 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$40Median$49.25High$58

4 SLP postings with published pay in Nevada, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 SLP roles

  1. Speech Language Pathologist / SLPPermanent
    $51.00–$53.00/ hour
    BrightSpring Health Services · Reno, NV · posted 7 days ago
  2. Speech-Language Pathologist - SLPPermanent
    $83k–$110k/ year
    BrightSpring Health Services · Reno, NV · posted 8 days ago

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