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 Seattle, WA
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Seattle area earn a median of $50.45 per hour, about $104,940 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $44.84 and $59.51. That ranks 31st of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 132nd of 328 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Seattle. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Seattle.
- $50.45median pay per hour, Seattle
- $45–$60typical range per hour
- 1,780employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay
Open Speech-Language Pathologist roles in Seattle
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
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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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4 more open roles from employers in Seattle. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Speech-Language Pathologist 1 (Per Diem / Days)
UW Medicine · Seattle, WA
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Speech-Language Pathologist 1
UW Medicine · Seattle, WA
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Per diemPosted 2 days ago
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST 1 - Acute Care (Per Diem)
UW Medicine · Seattle, WA
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Per diemPosted 17 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist - Capitol Hill/Seattle (PRN/TPT)
Kaiser Permanente · Seattle, WA
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The metro median is 2% above the Washington statewide median of $49.26 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 1,780 speech-language pathologists employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.74).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.58 | $78,170 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $44.84 | $93,270 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Median | $50.45 | $104,940 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $59.51 | $123,780 | 30% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $64.31 | $133,760 | 40% above U.S. median |
How Seattle ranks
- 31st of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 132nd of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Seattle
- Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $50.45 median hour buys what $45.40 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Seattle paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,816
- Per year: $90,810
- Per month: $7,568
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Seattle
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $208 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,100 |
| 13-week assignment | $27,300 |
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 Seattle
CMS lists 9 hospitals in Seattle, 5 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System) Seattle, WA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Swedish Medical Center Seattle, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill Seattle, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Washington Medical Ctr Seattle, WA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | No |
| Harborview Medical Center Seattle, WA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital Seattle, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Navos - Inpatient Services Seattle, WA | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland, WA | 9 mi | $50.45/hr | 95,499 |
| Bellevue, WA | 9 mi | $50.45/hr | 154,377 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Seattle
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Common questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make in Seattle, WA?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $50.45 per hour, about $104,940 a year. The middle half earn between $44.84 and $59.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Seattle a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 132nd of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 31st of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Seattle?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Seattle. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Seattle.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Seattle 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 Seattle?
The federal per diem benchmark in Seattle is $208 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,100 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 Seattle?
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Your SLP pay reportSeattle, 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
- 1.0 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
+ 8 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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