Speech/Language Pathologist (Early Intervention)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Campbell, 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.
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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.57 | $53,190 | 44% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.84 | $64,150 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Median | $40.37 | $83,970 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.27 | $102,480 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $53.08 | $110,410 | 16% above U.S. median |
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.
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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Get my free pay reportGross 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.
| Item | Federal 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).
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Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Campbell, TN
Amedisys · Rogersville, TN
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CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN
CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN
Select Medical · Memphis, TN
Amedisys · Cleveland, TN
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.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Lebanon, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Williamson Medical Center Franklin, TN | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Metro Nashville General Hospital Nashville, TN | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Tristar Centennial Medical Center Nashville, TN | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center Hendersonville, TN | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center Nashville, TN | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center Smyrna, TN | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Va Middle Tennessee Healthcare System Nashville, TN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Nashville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin, TN | 12 mi | $40.37/hr | 89,142 |
| Smyrna, TN | 27 mi | $40.37/hr | 60,302 |
| Clarksville, TN | 61 mi | $40.92/hr | 185,690 |
| Madison, AL | 72 mi | $34.53/hr | 64,029 |
| Huntsville, AL | 74 mi | $34.53/hr | 230,402 |
| Decatur, AL | 81 mi | $32.10/hr | 57,974 |
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Tennessee · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide
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.
Spring Hill city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
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).
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.
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.
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.
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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