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Speech Language Pathologist
BrightSpring Health Services · Salt Lake City, UT
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Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Salt Lake City, UT
The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Salt Lake City area is $48.63 per hour ($101,140 a year), with the typical range running from $41.68 to $51.86. That ranks 51st of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 71st of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in Salt Lake City. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Salt Lake City.
- $48.63median pay per hour, Salt Lake City
- $42–$52typical range per hour
- 450employed in the metro area
- 101cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Salt Lake City, UT
The metro median is 19% above the Utah statewide median of $41.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 450 speech-language pathologists employed in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.47).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.29 | $67,160 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $41.68 | $86,690 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.63 | $101,140 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.86 | $107,870 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $61.28 | $127,460 | 34% above U.S. median |
How Salt Lake City ranks
- 51st of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 71st of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 5 Utah 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.
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- Overall prices in Salt Lake City-Murray run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 23% above the U.S. average (index 123.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.63 median hour buys what $48.21 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Salt Lake City paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,751
- Per year: $87,534
- Per month: $7,294
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Salt Lake City
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $142 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,554 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,202 |
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 Salt Lake City
CMS lists 8 hospitals in Salt Lake City, 4 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lds Hospital Salt Lake City, UT | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Utah Hospital And Clinics Salt Lake City, UT | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Mark's Hospital Salt Lake City, UT | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Va Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen Va Medical Center Salt Lake City, UT | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake Salt Lake City, UT | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Primary Children's Hospital Salt Lake City, UT | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Marian Center Salt Lake City, UT | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Salt Lake Behavioral Health Salt Lake City, UT | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley City, UT | 7 mi | $48.63/hr | 138,144 |
| Millcreek, UT | 8 mi | $48.63/hr | 64,217 |
| Layton, UT | 21 mi | $38.02/hr | 84,348 |
| Lehi, UT | 25 mi | $34.86/hr | 93,446 |
| Saratoga Springs, UT | 30 mi | $34.86/hr | 57,411 |
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Utah · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Utah
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Utah requires for your role with the Utah licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Utah taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make in Salt Lake City, UT?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area have a median pay of $48.63 per hour, about $101,140 a year. The middle half earn between $41.68 and $51.86 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Salt Lake City a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Salt Lake City-Murray ranks 71st of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 51st of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Where do speech-language pathologists work in Salt Lake City?
CMS lists 8 hospitals in Salt Lake City, led by Lds Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Utah license to work in Salt Lake City as a speech-language pathologist?
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Utah requires for your role with the Utah 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 Salt Lake City?
The federal per diem benchmark in Salt Lake City is $142 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,554 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place speech-language pathologists in Salt Lake City?
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- Provo City School DistrictProvo, UT · 1 wage offer$36.73/ hr$37–$37
- AmedisysButler, GA · 3 postings$73.50/ hr$49–$85
- BrightSpring Health ServicesESCONDIDO, CA · 7 postings$62.50/ hr$60–$65
- CommonSpirit HealthOXNARD, CA · 5 postings$61.91/ hr$50–$77
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