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Speech Language Pathologist | SLP
BrightSpring Health Services · Philadelphia, PA
$58.00–$62.00/ hour
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Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Philadelphia, PA
The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Philadelphia area is $48.12 per hour ($100,080 a year), with the typical range running from $37.85 to $55.59. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Philadelphia. The CMS hospital directory lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Philadelphia.
- $48.12median pay per hour, Philadelphia
- $38–$56typical range per hour
- 3,570employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Speech-Language Pathologist - Inpatient PRN
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA
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Speech Therapist (Per Diem) Jefferson Center City
Jefferson Health · Philadelphia, PA
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The metro median is 7% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $45.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 3,570 speech-language pathologists employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.07).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.21 | $64,920 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.85 | $78,730 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.12 | $100,080 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $55.59 | $115,630 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $63.23 | $131,520 | 38% above U.S. median |
How Philadelphia ranks
- 61st of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 94th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Philadelphia
- Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.12 median hour buys what $46.92 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 Philadelphia paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,732
- Per year: $86,616
- Per month: $7,218
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Philadelphia
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $184 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,932 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,116 |
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 Philadelphia
CMS lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia, 5 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Philadelphia Va Medical Center Philadelphia, PA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Temple University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Jefferson Health- Northeast Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Nazareth Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden, NJ | 5 mi | $48.12/hr | 71,749 |
| Trenton, NJ | 25 mi | $43.89/hr | 91,193 |
| Wilmington, DE | 28 mi | $48.12/hr | 73,176 |
| Vineland, NJ | 38 mi | $42.42/hr | 62,070 |
| Allentown, PA | 44 mi | $45.30/hr | 127,138 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 44 mi | $45.30/hr | 79,453 |
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 Philadelphia, PA?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $48.12 per hour, about $100,080 a year. The middle half earn between $37.85 and $55.59 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Philadelphia a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 94th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 61st of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Philadelphia?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Philadelphia. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Philadelphia.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
The federal per diem benchmark in Philadelphia is $184 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,932 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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Low$36Median$49.00High$62
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- Speech Language Pathologist | SLPPermanent$58.00–$62.00/ hour
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