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Health Technician (Audiology & Speech Language Pathology)
Veterans Health Administration · Columbia, SC
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Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Columbia, SC
The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Columbia area is $40.70 per hour ($84,660 a year), with the typical range running from $31.09 to $49.59. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Columbia. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Columbia. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Columbia.
- $40.70median pay per hour, Columbia
- $31–$50typical range per hour
- 380employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health
Enhabit Home Health · Columbia, SC
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Speech Therapist - Mobile Outpatient
Genesis Healthcare · Columbia, SC
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Per diemPosted 24 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health - PRN
Enhabit Home Health · Columbia, SC
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The metro median is 8% below the South Carolina statewide median of $44.18 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 380 speech-language pathologists employed in the Columbia metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.42 | $59,110 | 38% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.09 | $64,670 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Median | $40.70 | $84,660 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.59 | $103,150 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $55.48 | $115,400 | 21% above U.S. median |
How Columbia ranks
- 189th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 181st of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 7 South Carolina 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 Columbia
- Overall prices in Columbia run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $40.70 median hour buys what $43.45 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Columbia paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,465
- Per year: $73,260
- Per month: $6,105
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Columbia metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Columbia
| 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 Columbia
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Columbia, 3 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Sc Va Medical Center Columbia, SC | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Prisma Health Baptist Columbia, SC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Columbia, SC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown Columbia, SC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Prisma Health Richland Hospital Columbia, SC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| G Werber Bryan Psych Hosp Columbia, SC | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill, SC | 62 mi | $47.79/hr | 75,798 |
| Charlotte, NC | 81 mi | $47.79/hr | 943,476 |
| Augusta, GA | 82 mi | $40.86/hr | 201,737 |
| Summerville, SC | 83 mi | $45.61/hr | 52,625 |
| Gastonia, NC | 85 mi | $47.79/hr | 85,535 |
| Goose Creek, SC | 89 mi | $45.61/hr | 50,352 |
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in South Carolina · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in South Carolina
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
South Carolina 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 Columbia, SC?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Columbia metro area have a median pay of $40.70 per hour, about $84,660 a year. The middle half earn between $31.09 and $49.59 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Columbia a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Columbia ranks 181st of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 189th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Columbia?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Columbia. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Columbia.
Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Columbia as a speech-language pathologist?
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina 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 Columbia?
The federal per diem benchmark in Columbia 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.
Does Valorem Health place speech-language pathologists in Columbia?
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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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2What they are offering now
Low$24Median$43.88High$56
3 SLP postings with published pay in South Carolina, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 SLP roles
- Health Technician (Audiology & Speech Language Pathology)Permanent$50k–$66k/ year
- Speech Language Pathologist / PRNPer diem$53.00–$56.00/ hour
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