PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Audiologist
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
$93k–$121k/ year
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Elyria, OH
The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Elyria area is $44.59 per hour ($92,740 a year), with the typical range running from $36.11 to $51.63. That ranks 127th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 81st of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Elyria. The free report below lists employers near Elyria and what they pay.
- $44.59median pay per hour, Cleveland
- $36–$52typical range per hour
- 1,480employed in the metro area
- 94cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Elyria, OH
The metro median is 5% above the Ohio statewide median of $42.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 1,480 speech-language pathologists employed in the Cleveland metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.23).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.23 | $58,720 | 38% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.11 | $75,110 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $44.59 | $92,740 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.63 | $107,390 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $70.00 | $145,600 | 53% above U.S. median |
How Elyria ranks
- 127th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 81st of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 12 Ohio 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 Elyria
- Overall prices in Cleveland run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $44.59 median hour buys what $47.48 buys at the national price level, 3% 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.
Get the Elyria Speech-Language Pathologist pay report
Named employers near Elyria, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportEstimate your Elyria paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,605
- Per year: $80,262
- Per month: $6,689
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Cleveland metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Elyria
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).
Open Speech-Language Pathologist roles in Ohio
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Elyria as they open.
For youUpdated weekly
90+ more Speech-Language Pathologist roles for you in Ohio
Most are never shown on this page. Tell us your role and get the full list, with the pay on every one, in your inbox within 24 hours.
- Free
- No card
- Email only, no calls
Hospitals in Elyria
CMS lists 1 hospital in Elyria, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center Elyria, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain, OH | 6 mi | $44.59/hr | 65,751 |
| Parma, OH | 20 mi | $44.59/hr | 79,350 |
| Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 32 mi | $44.85/hr | 50,979 |
| Akron, OH | 37 mi | $44.85/hr | 189,664 |
| Canton, OH | 55 mi | $40.19/hr | 69,211 |
| Youngstown, OH | 78 mi | $37.91/hr | 59,123 |
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Ohio · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Ohio
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Ohio taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Elyria
Elyria city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make in Elyria, OH?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Cleveland metro area have a median pay of $44.59 per hour, about $92,740 a year. The middle half earn between $36.11 and $51.63 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Elyria a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Cleveland ranks 81st of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 127th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.
Where do speech-language pathologists work in Elyria?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Elyria, led by University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Elyria as a speech-language pathologist?
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio 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 Elyria?
The federal per diem benchmark in Elyria is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place speech-language pathologists in Elyria?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Elyria and across Ohio. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Elyria.
Free for every candidate
What do employers near Elyria pay speech-language pathologists? Get the report.
Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.
- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.
- 3Roles open for you right now
Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.
Get your free pay report
90+ Speech-Language Pathologist roles in Ohio, sent free by email
Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.
Valorem Health Shift ReportFrom your recruiting team · [email protected]
Your SLP pay reportTop-paying employers shown · your Ohio list by name comes with the full report
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Nationwide Children's HospitalColumbus, OH · 1 wage offer$36.06/ hr$34–$38
- AmedisysButler, GA · 3 postings$73.50/ hr$49–$85
- BrightSpring Health ServicesESCONDIDO, CA · 7 postings$62.50/ hr$60–$65
- CommonSpirit HealthOXNARD, CA · 5 postings$61.91/ hr$50–$77
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings. Request your Ohio list
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: 1 SLP roles
- AudiologistPermanent$93k–$121k/ year
Each one has pay, shift and start date.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.