TN · Spring Hill · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Spring Hill, TN

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Spring Hill area earn a median of $40.37 per hour, about $83,970 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.84 and $49.27. That ranks 200th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 235th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 21 hospitals in the Spring Hill metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Spring Hill.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Spring Hill, TN

The metro median is 1% above the Tennessee statewide median of $39.90 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 1,010 speech-language pathologists employed in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.80).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$25.57$53,19044% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.84$64,15033% below U.S. median
Median$40.37$83,97012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.27$102,4807% above U.S. median
Top 10%$53.08$110,41016% above U.S. median

How Spring Hill ranks

  • 200th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 235th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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 Spring Hill

  • Overall prices in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.37 median hour buys what $41.90 buys at the national price level, 9% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,453
  • Per year: $72,666
  • Per month: $6,056
  • Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Spring Hill

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$130
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,512
13-week assignment$19,656

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).

Open Speech-Language Pathologist roles in Tennessee

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Hospitals in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area

CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area, 9 of the 15 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital
Lebanon, TN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Williamson Medical Center
Franklin, TN
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Metro Nashville General Hospital
Nashville, TN
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Tristar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center
Hendersonville, TN
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center
Smyrna, TN
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Va Middle Tennessee Healthcare System
Nashville, TN
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
Nashville, TN
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Franklin, TN12 mi$40.37/hr89,142
Smyrna, TN27 mi$40.37/hr60,302
Clarksville, TN61 mi$40.92/hr185,690
Madison, AL72 mi$34.53/hr64,029
Huntsville, AL74 mi$34.53/hr230,402
Decatur, AL81 mi$32.10/hr57,974

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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 Spring Hill, TN?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area have a median pay of $40.37 per hour, about $83,970 a year. The middle half earn between $30.84 and $49.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin ranks 235th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 200th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Where do speech-language pathologists work in Spring Hill?

CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area, led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill?

The federal per diem benchmark in Spring Hill is $130 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,512 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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