OK · Broken Arrow · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Broken Arrow, OK

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Broken Arrow area earn a median of $41.28 per hour, about $85,860 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $32.25 and $55.00. That ranks 178th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 111th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Broken Arrow. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Broken Arrow.

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Broken Arrow, OK

The metro median is 2% above the Oklahoma statewide median of $40.53 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 680 speech-language pathologists employed in the Tulsa metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.29).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.69$49,28048% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$32.25$67,08030% below U.S. median
Median$41.28$85,86010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$55.00$114,40020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$62.42$129,83036% above U.S. median

How Broken Arrow ranks

  • 178th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 111th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 3 Oklahoma 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.

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What your pay buys in Broken Arrow

  • Overall prices in Tulsa run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $41.28 median hour buys what $46.27 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Broken Arrow paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,486
  • Per year: $74,304
  • Per month: $6,192

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Tulsa metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Broken Arrow

ItemFederal 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).

Hospitals in Broken Arrow

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension St John Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow, OK
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Tulsa, OK9 mi$41.28/hr415,154
Bentonville, AR89 mi$38.90/hr61,791
Fayetteville, AR90 mi$38.90/hr103,134
Springdale, AR91 mi$38.90/hr89,368
Fort Smith, AR92 mi$36.91/hr90,507
Rogers, AR93 mi$38.90/hr75,639

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Oklahoma · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Oklahoma

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

Oklahoma 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 Broken Arrow, OK?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Tulsa metro area have a median pay of $41.28 per hour, about $85,860 a year. The middle half earn between $32.25 and $55.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Tulsa ranks 111th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 178th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do speech-language pathologists work in Broken Arrow?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Broken Arrow, led by Ascension St John Broken Arrow. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Broken Arrow as a speech-language pathologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Broken Arrow 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.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • 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
  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 4 postings$60.17/ hr$48–$79

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