Per diemPosted 22 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist / PRN
BrightSpring Health Services · Greensboro, NC
$53.00–$58.00/ hour
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Greensboro, NC
The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Greensboro area is $41.56 per hour ($86,440 a year), with the typical range running from $31.67 to $49.11. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Greensboro. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Greensboro. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Greensboro.
- $41.56median pay per hour, Greensboro
- $32–$49typical range per hour
- 380employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 1% below the North Carolina statewide median of $42.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 380 speech-language pathologists employed in the Greensboro-High Point metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.90).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $26.32 | $54,750 | 43% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.67 | $65,870 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Median | $41.56 | $86,440 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.11 | $102,150 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $53.68 | $111,650 | 17% above U.S. median |
How Greensboro ranks
- 168th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 156th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 13 North Carolina 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 Greensboro
- Overall prices in Greensboro-High Point run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $41.56 median hour buys what $44.75 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Greensboro paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,496
- Per year: $74,808
- Per month: $6,234
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Greensboro-High Point metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Greensboro
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $119 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,351 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,563 |
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 Greensboro
CMS lists 1 hospital in Greensboro, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, The Greensboro, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point, NC | 12 mi | $41.56/hr | 118,601 |
| Burlington, NC | 20 mi | $33.81/hr | 61,365 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 24 mi | $39.72/hr | 255,769 |
| Chapel Hill, NC | 45 mi | $39.25/hr | 64,028 |
| Durham, NC | 52 mi | $39.25/hr | 301,870 |
| Apex, NC | 59 mi | $39.56/hr | 75,977 |
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in North Carolina · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in North Carolina
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
North Carolina 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 Greensboro, NC?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Greensboro-High Point metro area have a median pay of $41.56 per hour, about $86,440 a year. The middle half earn between $31.67 and $49.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Greensboro a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Greensboro-High Point ranks 156th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 168th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Greensboro?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Greensboro. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Greensboro.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Greensboro as a speech-language pathologist?
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina 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 Greensboro?
The federal per diem benchmark in Greensboro is $119 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,351 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
- Pediatric Speech and Language Services, Inc.Greensboro, NC · 1 wage offer$66.15/ hr$66–$66
- Trinity Rehab, LLCGreensboro, NC · 1 wage offer$37.00/ hr$37–$37
- BrightSpring Health ServicesCHARLOTTE, NC · 5 postings$55.50/ hr$53–$58
- Dare County SchoolsKill Devil Hill, NC · 1 wage offer$30.96/ hr$31–$31
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$48Median$55.50High$58
6 SLP postings with published pay in North Carolina, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 6 SLP roles
- Speech Language Pathologist / PRNPer diem$53.00–$58.00/ hour
- Speech Language Pathologist - Outpatient, Carolinas Rehab CharlottePermanent$33.05–$49.60/ hour
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