PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Full Time Speech Language Pathologist, Pediatrics
Saint Lukes University Health Network · Phillipsburg, NJ
$78k–$125k/ year
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Allentown, PA
The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Allentown area is $45.30 per hour ($94,230 a year), with the typical range running from $36.27 to $51.52. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Allentown and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Allentown. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Allentown.
- $45.30median pay per hour, Allentown
- $36–$52typical range per hour
- 550employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Speech Therapist
Genesis Healthcare · Allentown, PA
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The metro median is in line with the Pennsylvania statewide median of $45.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 550 speech-language pathologists employed in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.28).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.00 | $62,400 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.27 | $75,440 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $45.30 | $94,230 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.52 | $107,160 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $63.84 | $132,790 | 39% above U.S. median |
How Allentown ranks
- 112th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 138th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 15 Pennsylvania 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 Allentown
- Overall prices in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $45.30 median hour buys what $45.31 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Allentown paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,631
- Per year: $81,540
- Per month: $6,795
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Allentown
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $115 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,323 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,199 |
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 Allentown
CMS lists 1 hospital in Allentown, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Hospital Allentown, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem, PA | 6 mi | $45.30/hr | 79,453 |
| Reading, PA | 29 mi | $44.09/hr | 96,000 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 44 mi | $48.12/hr | 1,573,916 |
| Trenton, NJ | 45 mi | $43.89/hr | 91,193 |
| Camden, NJ | 49 mi | $48.12/hr | 71,749 |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 55 mi | $60.74/hr | 57,487 |
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Pennsylvania · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Pennsylvania
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Pennsylvania 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 Allentown, PA?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area have a median pay of $45.30 per hour, about $94,230 a year. The middle half earn between $36.27 and $51.52 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Allentown a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton ranks 138th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 112th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Allentown?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Allentown.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Allentown as a speech-language pathologist?
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania 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 Allentown?
The federal per diem benchmark in Allentown is $115 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,323 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
- BrightSpring Health ServicesPHILADELPHIA, PA · 2 postings$59.25/ hr$55–$62
- Small Talk Therapeutic Services LLCPhiladelphia, PA · 2 wage offers$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
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