VA · Alexandria · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Alexandria, VA

Pay for speech-language pathologists in the Alexandria area centers on $48.87 per hour, or about $101,650 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.96 and the upper quarter over $60.00. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Alexandria. That ranks 46th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 154th of 328 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Alexandria.

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Alexandria, VA

The metro median is 8% above the Virginia statewide median of $45.37 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 2,660 speech-language pathologists employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.74).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$33.54$69,76027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.96$78,96017% below U.S. median
Median$48.87$101,6507% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$60.00$124,80031% above U.S. median
Top 10%$68.76$143,02050% above U.S. median

How Alexandria ranks

  • 46th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 154th of 328 after adjusting for local prices

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 Alexandria

  • Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.87 median hour buys what $44.88 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Alexandria paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,759
  • Per year: $87,966
  • Per month: $7,330

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Alexandria

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Alexandria

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Alexandria, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Alexandria, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Alexandria, VA
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Washington, DC7 mi$48.87/hr702,250
Rockville, MD19 mi$48.87/hr68,417
Baltimore, MD42 mi$47.38/hr568,271
Richmond, VA92 mi$46.04/hr233,655
Lancaster, PA94 mi$49.29/hr58,441
Harrisonburg, VA100 mi$38.98/hr51,164

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Virginia · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Virginia

Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Virginia state guide

Other healthcare roles in Alexandria

Alexandria city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Alexandria, VA?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $48.87 per hour, about $101,650 a year. The middle half earn between $37.96 and $60.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 154th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 46th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Alexandria?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Alexandria.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Alexandria as a speech-language pathologist?

Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia 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 Alexandria?

The federal per diem benchmark in Alexandria is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your SLP pay reportAlexandria, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Riverside Health SystemSmithfield Cypress Run Plaza, VA · 2 postings$59.00/ hr$55–$63
  • Sentara HealthcareNewport News, VA · 5 postings$56.09/ hr$45–$67
  • Mary Washington HealthcareVirginia · 2 postings$52.50/ hr$50–$55
  • Carilion ClinicRoanoke, VA · 2 postings$51.05/ hr$37–$56

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2What they are offering now

Low$41Median$56.05High$67

16 SLP postings with published pay in Virginia, 13 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 16 SLP roles

  1. AudiologistPermanent
    $75k–$116k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Salem, VA · posted today
  2. Speech Language PathologistPermanent
    $94k–$139k/ year
    Sentara Healthcare · Newport News, VA · posted 2 days ago

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