WA · Shoreline · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Shoreline, WA

The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Shoreline area is $50.45 per hour ($104,940 a year), with the typical range running from $44.84 to $59.51. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Shoreline and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 27 hospitals in the Shoreline metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Shoreline.

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Shoreline, WA

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.58$78,17018% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$44.84$93,2702% below U.S. median
Median$50.45$104,94010% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$59.51$123,78030% above U.S. median
Top 10%$64.31$133,76040% above U.S. median

How Shoreline 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 Shoreline

  • 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 Shoreline 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 Shoreline

ItemFederal 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 the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area

CMS lists 27 hospitals in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, 12 of the 20 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Evergreenhealth Medical Center
Kirkland, WA
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
St Anthony Hospital
Gig Harbor, WA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle, WA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Highline Medical Center
Burien, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
Everett, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System)
Seattle, WA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
St Clare Hospital
Lakewood, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Francis Community Hospital
Federal Way, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Swedish Issaquah
Issaquah, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Swedish Medical Center
Seattle, WA
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
Bothell, WA7 mi$50.45/hr51,770
Kirkland, WA8 mi$50.45/hr95,499

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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

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Common questions

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Shoreline, 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 Shoreline 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 Shoreline?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Shoreline.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Shoreline 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 Shoreline?

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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. 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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