PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Adult Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time - Days
NewYork-Presbyterian · New York
$104k–$132k/ year
Top 25% pay
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Schenectady, NY
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Schenectady area earn a median of $39.59 per hour, about $82,350 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $31.99 and $51.86. That ranks 222nd of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 283rd of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Schenectady. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Schenectady.
- $39.59median pay per hour, Albany
- $32–$52typical range per hour
- 740employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Schenectady, NY
The metro median is 24% below the New York statewide median of $52.34 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 740 speech-language pathologists employed in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.44).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.92 | $60,150 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.99 | $66,540 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.59 | $82,350 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.86 | $107,870 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $56.91 | $118,370 | 24% above U.S. median |
How Schenectady ranks
- 222nd of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 283rd of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 10 New York 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 Schenectady
- Overall prices in Albany-Schenectady-Troy run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.59 median hour buys what $39.76 buys at the national price level, 13% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,425
- Per year: $71,262
- Per month: $5,939
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Schenectady
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $141 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,547 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,111 |
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).
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Speech Pathologist - Speech Therapy - Full Time
Guthrie Healthcare System · Binghamton, NY
$35.85–$56.79/ hour
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient Speech Therapy
Glens Falls Hospital · Glens Falls, NY
$34.57–$57.17/ hour
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Home Care Speech Language Pathologist, Chenango County Region
United Health Services · Norwich, NY
$33.57–$51.39/ hour
Hospitals in Schenectady
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Schenectady, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Hospital Schenectady, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Sunnyview Hospital And Rehabilitation Center Schenectady, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | 11 mi | $39.59/hr | 101,317 |
| Troy, NY | 14 mi | $39.59/hr | 51,065 |
| Utica, NY | 69 mi | $39.29/hr | 63,660 |
| Chicopee, MA | 82 mi | $45.06/hr | 55,381 |
| Springfield, MA | 85 mi | $45.06/hr | 154,888 |
| Bristol, CT | 92 mi | $48.34/hr | 62,195 |
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License and tax basics in New York
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make in Schenectady, NY?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area have a median pay of $39.59 per hour, about $82,350 a year. The middle half earn between $31.99 and $51.86 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Schenectady a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy ranks 283rd of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 222nd of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Where do speech-language pathologists work in Schenectady?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Schenectady, led by Ellis Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a New York license to work in Schenectady as a speech-language pathologist?
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York 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 Schenectady?
The federal per diem benchmark in Schenectady is $141 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,547 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
- Alliedmedix Resources Inc.Kew Gardens, NY · 6 wage offers$76.25/ hr$44–$82
- New York UniversityNew York, NY · 2 wage offers$47.48/ hr$44–$51
- RCM Technologies Inc.New York, NY · 2 wage offers$46.83/ hr$37–$56
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- Adult Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time - DaysPermanent$104k–$132k/ year
- Speech Pathologist - Speech Therapy - Full TimePermanent$35.85–$56.79/ hour
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