PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist
CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN
$33.11–$49.25/ hour
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Chattanooga, TN
The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Chattanooga area is $38.95 per hour ($81,020 a year), with the typical range running from $36.67 to $47.96. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Chattanooga. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Chattanooga. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Chattanooga.
- $38.95median pay per hour, Chattanooga
- $37–$48typical range per hour
- 410employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Speech-Language Pathologist roles in Chattanooga
Per diemPosted 13 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist
CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN
$50.00–$55.00/ hour
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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health - PRN
Enhabit Home Health · Chattanooga, TN
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Speech Language Pathologist
Ascension Health · Chattanooga, TN
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The metro median is 2% below the Tennessee statewide median of $39.90 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 410 speech-language pathologists employed in the Chattanooga metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.31).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $27.81 | $57,840 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.67 | $76,270 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.95 | $81,020 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.96 | $99,760 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $56.06 | $116,600 | 22% above U.S. median |
How Chattanooga ranks
- 240th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 207th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th 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 Chattanooga
- Overall prices in Chattanooga run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.95 median hour buys what $42.59 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Chattanooga paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,402
- Per year: $70,110
- Per month: $5,842
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chattanooga metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Chattanooga
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $117 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,337 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,381 |
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 Chattanooga
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Chattanooga, 3 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Healthcare System, Inc Chattanooga, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Erlanger Medical Center Chattanooga, TN | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Parkridge Medical Center Chattanooga, TN | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Erlanger Behavioral Hospital, Llc Chattanooga, TN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute Chattanooga, TN | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, TN | 23 mi | $37.73/hr | 50,232 |
| Huntsville, AL | 85 mi | $34.53/hr | 230,402 |
| Murfreesboro, TN | 86 mi | $40.37/hr | 168,387 |
| Marietta, GA | 87 mi | $48.86/hr | 63,122 |
| Roswell, GA | 87 mi | $48.86/hr | 92,227 |
| Alpharetta, GA | 88 mi | $48.86/hr | 67,275 |
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 Chattanooga, TN?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Chattanooga metro area have a median pay of $38.95 per hour, about $81,020 a year. The middle half earn between $36.67 and $47.96 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Chattanooga a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Chattanooga ranks 207th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 240th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Chattanooga?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Chattanooga. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chattanooga.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga?
The federal per diem benchmark in Chattanooga is $117 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,337 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
- CommonSpirit HealthCHATTANOOGA, TN · 2 postings$46.84/ hr$33–$55
- AmedisysRogersville, TN · 2 postings$53.24/ hr$50–$57
- The Stepping Stones Group LLCSpring Hills, TN · 1 wage offer$34.02/ hr$34–$34
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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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