PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist - Neuro
Select Medical · Memphis, TN
$40.00–$45.00/ hour
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Bartlett, TN
Pay for speech-language pathologists in the Bartlett area centers on $43.20 per hour, or about $89,860 a year. The lower quarter earns under $35.79 and the upper quarter over $48.65. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bartlett. That ranks 149th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 98th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Bartlett and what they pay.
- $43.20median pay per hour, Memphis
- $36–$49typical range per hour
- 470employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 8% above the Tennessee statewide median of $39.90 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 470 speech-language pathologists employed in the Memphis metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.66).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.82 | $59,950 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $35.79 | $74,440 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $43.20 | $89,860 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.65 | $101,190 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $54.81 | $114,000 | 19% above U.S. median |
How Bartlett ranks
- 149th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 98th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 10 Tennessee 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 Bartlett
- Overall prices in Memphis run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $43.20 median hour buys what $46.87 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 Bartlett paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,555
- Per year: $77,760
- Per month: $6,480
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Memphis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bartlett
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $129 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,421 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,473 |
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 Bartlett
CMS lists 1 hospital in Bartlett, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center Bartlett, TN | Acute care | For-profit | 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 12 mi | $43.20/hr | 610,919 |
| Collierville, TN | 15 mi | $43.20/hr | 51,951 |
| Jackson, TN | 63 mi | $38.07/hr | 69,303 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 63 mi | $44.83/hr | 82,384 |
| North Little Rock, AR | 140 mi | $40.20/hr | 64,498 |
| Little Rock, AR | 148 mi | $40.20/hr | 204,774 |
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Tennessee · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Tennessee
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make in Bartlett, TN?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Memphis metro area have a median pay of $43.20 per hour, about $89,860 a year. The middle half earn between $35.79 and $48.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bartlett a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Memphis ranks 98th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 149th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Bartlett?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Memphis area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bartlett.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Bartlett as a speech-language pathologist?
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee 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 Bartlett?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bartlett is $129 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,421 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
- AmedisysRogersville, TN · 2 postings$53.24/ hr$50–$57
- CommonSpirit HealthCHATTANOOGA, TN · 2 postings$46.84/ hr$33–$55
- The Stepping Stones Group LLCSpring Hills, TN · 1 wage offer$34.02/ hr$34–$34
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$38Median$51.00High$56
6 SLP postings with published pay in Tennessee, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 6 SLP roles
- Speech/Language Pathologist (Early Intervention)Permanent$90k–$116k/ year
- SLP Speech Pathologist Home HealthPermanent$50.00–$55.00/ hour
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