OH · Hamilton · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Hamilton, OH

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Hamilton area earn a median of $44.59 per hour, about $92,760 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $36.88 and $50.76. That ranks 126th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 101st of 328 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Hamilton and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Hamilton.

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Hamilton, 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 1,560 speech-language pathologists employed in the Cincinnati metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.23).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.59$61,55035% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.88$76,71020% below U.S. median
Median$44.59$92,7603% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.76$105,58011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$60.89$126,65033% above U.S. median

How Hamilton ranks

  • 126th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 101st of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Hamilton

  • Overall prices in Cincinnati run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $44.59 median hour buys what $46.75 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Hamilton 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 Cincinnati metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Hamilton

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$124
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,386
13-week assignment$18,018

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 Hamilton

CMS lists 1 hospital in Hamilton, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital
Hamilton, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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
Middletown, OH13 mi$44.59/hr52,291
Cincinnati, OH18 mi$44.59/hr314,915
Kettering, OH30 mi$44.60/hr57,028
Dayton, OH33 mi$44.60/hr136,346
Springfield, OH55 mi$38.02/hr58,138
Muncie, IN71 mi$37.74/hr65,320

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.

Ohio state guide

Other healthcare roles in Hamilton

Hamilton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Hamilton, OH?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Cincinnati metro area have a median pay of $44.59 per hour, about $92,760 a year. The middle half earn between $36.88 and $50.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Cincinnati ranks 101st of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 126th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Hamilton?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Cincinnati area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hamilton.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Hamilton 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 Hamilton?

The federal per diem benchmark in Hamilton is $124 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,386 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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  • 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

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