RI · Warwick · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Warwick, RI

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Warwick area earn a median of $47.98 per hour, about $99,800 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $40.17 and $53.25. That ranks 64th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 87th of 328 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Warwick and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Warwick and what they pay.

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Warwick, RI

The metro median is 1% below the Rhode Island statewide median of $48.41 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 1,070 speech-language pathologists employed in the Providence-Warwick metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.30).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.57$67,75029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.17$83,55012% below U.S. median
Median$47.98$99,8005% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$53.25$110,76016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$60.85$126,57033% above U.S. median

How Warwick ranks

  • 64th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 87th of 328 after adjusting for local prices

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 Warwick

  • Overall prices in Providence-Warwick run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.98 median hour buys what $47.14 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.

Estimate your Warwick paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,727
  • Per year: $86,364
  • Per month: $7,197

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

Travel assignment per diem in Warwick

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 Warwick

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kent County Memorial Hospital
Warwick, RI
Acute careFor-profit3 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
Cranston, RI6 mi$47.98/hr84,448
Providence, RI8 mi$47.98/hr194,706
Brockton, MA33 mi$49.57/hr105,788
Framingham, MA42 mi$49.57/hr73,361
Weymouth Town, MA43 mi$49.57/hr60,159
Worcester, MA44 mi$47.82/hr211,286

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Rhode Island · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Rhode Island

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

Rhode Island taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Rhode Island state guide

Other healthcare roles in Warwick

Warwick city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Warwick, RI?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Providence-Warwick metro area have a median pay of $47.98 per hour, about $99,800 a year. The middle half earn between $40.17 and $53.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Providence-Warwick ranks 87th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 64th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Warwick?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Providence-Warwick area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Warwick.

Do I need a Rhode Island license to work in Warwick as a speech-language pathologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Warwick 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

  • Mass General BrighamPawtucket, RI · 3 postings$48.80/ hr$38–$58
  • 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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2What they are offering now

Low$38Median$48.80High$58

3 SLP postings with published pay in Rhode Island, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 SLP roles

  1. Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (Bilingual) - SpauldingPermanent
    $83k–$120k/ year
    Mass General Brigham · Pawtucket, RI · posted 21 days ago
  2. Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (Bilingual) - SpauldingPermanent
    $83k–$120k/ year
    Mass General Brigham · Pawtucket, RI · posted 22 days ago

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