NJ · Newark · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Newark, NJ

The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Newark area is $60.74 per hour ($126,330 a year), with the typical range running from $41.49 to $66.02. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Newark and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Newark. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Newark.

Open Speech-Language Pathologist roles near Newark

Roles in other cities of the New York-Newark-Jersey City area.

PermanentPosted 24 days ago

Speech Therapist

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Passaic, NJ

$40.00–$57.93/ hour
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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Newark, NJ

The metro median is 24% above the New Jersey statewide median of $48.85 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 16,820 speech-language pathologists employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.55).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.92$74,71022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$41.49$86,30010% below U.S. median
Median$60.74$126,33032% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$66.02$137,32044% above U.S. median
Top 10%$79.59$165,55074% above U.S. median

How Newark ranks

  • 4th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 16th 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 Newark

  • Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $60.74 median hour buys what $53.96 buys at the national price level, 18% 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 Newark paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,187
  • Per year: $109,332
  • Per month: $9,111

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Newark

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$156
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,694
13-week assignment$22,022

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 Newark

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Newark, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Saint Michael's Medical Center
Newark, NJ
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Newark, NJ
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
The University Hospital
Newark, NJ
Acute careGovernment and federal1 of 5Yes
Silver Lake Hospital Ltach
Newark, NJ
Long-termNonprofitNot 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
East Orange, NJ3 mi$60.74/hr71,850
Elizabeth, NJ4 mi$60.74/hr140,413

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in New Jersey · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in New Jersey

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

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

New Jersey state guide

Other healthcare roles in Newark

Newark city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Newark, NJ?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $60.74 per hour, about $126,330 a year. The middle half earn between $41.49 and $66.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 16th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 4th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Newark?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Newark.

Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Newark as a speech-language pathologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Newark is $156 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,694 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 LLCNewark, NJ · 1 wage offer$37.15/ hr$37–$37
  • The Stepping Stones Group LLCNew Brunswick, NJ · 1 wage offer$37.15/ hr$37–$37
  • 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. Full Time Speech Language Pathologist, PediatricsPermanent
    $78k–$125k/ year
    Saint Lukes University Health Network · Phillipsburg, NJ · posted 22 days ago
  2. Speech TherapistPermanent
    $40.00–$57.93/ hour
    Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Passaic, NJ · posted 24 days ago

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