PermanentPosted 6 days ago
1.0 FTE Infant Feeding Therapist (OT/PT/SLP)
Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA
$48.13–$72.20/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Olympia, WA
Pay for speech-language pathologists in the Olympia area centers on $49.11 per hour, or about $102,140 a year. The lower quarter earns under $41.67 and the upper quarter over $55.49. That ranks 43rd of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 84th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Olympia. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Olympia.
- $49.11median pay per hour, Olympia
- $42–$55typical range per hour
- 130employed in the metro area
- 104cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Olympia, WA
The metro median is in line with the Washington statewide median of $49.26 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 130 speech-language pathologists employed in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.51 | $67,620 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $41.67 | $86,670 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $49.11 | $102,140 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $55.49 | $115,420 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $63.66 | $132,410 | 39% above U.S. median |
How Olympia ranks
- 43rd of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 84th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 8 Washington 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 Olympia
- Overall prices in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 17% above the U.S. average (index 116.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $49.11 median hour buys what $47.37 buys at the national price level, 3% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,768
- Per year: $88,398
- Per month: $7,366
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Olympia
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $149 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,603 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,839 |
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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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
1.0 FTE Infant Feeding Therapist (OT/PT/SLP)
Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA
$48.13–$72.20/ hour
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Outpatient AAC Speech-Language Pathologist
Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA
$48.13–$79.42/ hour
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Per diemPosted 16 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient Per Diem
Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA
$48.13–$72.20/ hour
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Per diemPosted 23 days ago
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN
BrightSpring Health Services · Bellingham, WA
$50.00–$60.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist- Children's Village
MultiCare · Yakima, WA
$44.42–$67.33/ hour
Hospitals in Olympia
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Olympia, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Medical Center Olympia, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Providence St Peter Hospital Olympia, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey, WA | 5 mi | $49.11/hr | 58,644 |
| Lakewood, WA | 19 mi | $50.45/hr | 62,709 |
| Tacoma, WA | 25 mi | $50.45/hr | 228,202 |
| Federal Way, WA | 32 mi | $50.45/hr | 100,252 |
| Auburn, WA | 37 mi | $50.45/hr | 85,513 |
| Burien, WA | 40 mi | $50.45/hr | 52,046 |
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Washington · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Washington
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Washington 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 Olympia, WA?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area have a median pay of $49.11 per hour, about $102,140 a year. The middle half earn between $41.67 and $55.49 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Olympia a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater ranks 84th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 43rd of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Where do speech-language pathologists work in Olympia?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Olympia, led by Capital Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Olympia as a speech-language pathologist?
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington 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 Olympia?
The federal per diem benchmark in Olympia is $149 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,603 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
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 4 postings$60.17/ hr$48–$79
- MultiCareYakima, WA · 5 postings$55.88/ hr$44–$67
- The Stepping Stones Group LLCLakewood, WA · 2 wage offers$42.04/ hr$39–$45
- Pristine Rehab Care, LLCMarysville, WA · 2 wage offers$39.30/ hr$39–$39
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$44Median$55.88High$72
10 SLP postings with published pay in Washington, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 10 SLP roles
- 1.0 FTE Infant Feeding Therapist (OT/PT/SLP)Permanent$48.13–$72.20/ hour
- 1.0 FTE Infant Feeding Therapist (OT/PT/SLP)Permanent$48.13–$72.20/ hour
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