WA · Pasco · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Pasco, WA

The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Pasco area is $48.65 per hour ($101,200 a year), with the typical range running from $39.38 to $54.66. That ranks 50th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 65th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Pasco. The free report below lists employers near Pasco and what they pay.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Pasco, WA

The metro median is 1% below the Washington statewide median of $49.26 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 110 speech-language pathologists employed in the Kennewick-Richland metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.78).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.63$72,03025% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.38$81,91014% below U.S. median
Median$48.65$101,2006% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$54.66$113,69019% above U.S. median
Top 10%$58.63$121,95028% above U.S. median

How Pasco ranks

  • 50th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 65th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Pasco

  • Overall prices in Kennewick-Richland run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.65 median hour buys what $48.61 buys at the national price level, 6% 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$1,751
  • Per year: $87,570
  • Per month: $7,298
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Pasco

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 Washington

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Hospitals in Pasco

CMS lists 1 hospital in Pasco, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Lourdes Medical Center
Pasco, WA
Critical accessNonprofit3 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
Kennewick, WA5 mi$48.65/hr86,728
Richland, WA8 mi$48.65/hr64,372
Yakima, WA72 mi$47.95/hr97,390
Spokane, WA125 mi$46.13/hr230,609
Spokane Valley, WA131 mi$46.13/hr108,267
Coeur d'Alene, ID148 mi$41.86/hr57,355

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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.

Washington state guide

Other healthcare roles in Pasco

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Common questions

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Pasco, WA?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Kennewick-Richland metro area have a median pay of $48.65 per hour, about $101,200 a year. The middle half earn between $39.38 and $54.66 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Kennewick-Richland ranks 65th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 50th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do speech-language pathologists work in Pasco?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Pasco, led by Lourdes Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Pasco 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 Pasco?

The federal per diem benchmark in Pasco 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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Your SLP pay reportPasco, WA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

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. 1.0 FTE Infant Feeding Therapist (OT/PT/SLP)Permanent
    $48.13–$72.20/ hour
    Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA · posted 6 days ago
  2. 1.0 FTE Infant Feeding Therapist (OT/PT/SLP)Permanent
    $48.13–$72.20/ hour
    Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA · posted 6 days ago

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