TN · Collierville · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Collierville, TN

The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Collierville area is $43.20 per hour ($89,860 a year), with the typical range running from $35.79 to $48.65. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Collierville and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 15 hospitals in the Collierville metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Collierville.

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Collierville, TN

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$28.82$59,95037% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$35.79$74,44022% below U.S. median
Median$43.20$89,8606% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.65$101,1906% above U.S. median
Top 10%$54.81$114,00019% above U.S. median

How Collierville 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 Collierville

  • 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 Collierville 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 Collierville

ItemFederal 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 the Memphis area

CMS lists 15 hospitals in the Memphis area, 1 of the 8 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital
Olive Branch, MS
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, TN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
Southaven, MS
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Memphis Va Medical Center
Memphis, TN
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis
Memphis, TN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Regional One Health
Memphis, TN
Acute careGovernment and federal1 of 5Yes
Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center
Bartlett, TN
Acute careFor-profit1 of 5Yes
St Francis Hospital
Memphis, TN
Acute careFor-profit1 of 5Yes
Delta Specialty Hospital
Memphis, TN
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo

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
Bartlett, TN15 mi$43.20/hr56,708
Memphis, TN16 mi$43.20/hr610,919
Jackson, TN64 mi$38.07/hr69,303
Jonesboro, AR77 mi$44.83/hr82,384
North Little Rock, AR145 mi$40.20/hr64,498
Little Rock, AR152 mi$40.20/hr204,774

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.

Tennessee state guide

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Common questions

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Collierville, 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 Collierville 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 Collierville?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Memphis area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Collierville.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Collierville 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 Collierville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Collierville 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

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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

  1. Speech/Language Pathologist (Early Intervention)Permanent
    $90k–$116k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Campbell, TN · posted today
  2. SLP Speech Pathologist Home HealthPermanent
    $50.00–$55.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Rogersville, TN · posted 7 days ago

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