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 Vancouver, WA
Pay for speech-language pathologists in the Vancouver area centers on $51.40 per hour, or about $106,920 a year. The lower quarter earns under $44.60 and the upper quarter over $64.74. That ranks 25th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 63rd of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Vancouver. The free report below lists employers near Vancouver and what they pay.
- $51.40median pay per hour, Portland
- $45–$65typical range per hour
- 1,280employed in the metro area
- 105cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Vancouver, WA
The metro median is 4% above the Washington statewide median of $49.26 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 1,280 speech-language pathologists employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.91).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.95 | $78,940 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $44.60 | $92,770 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $51.40 | $106,920 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $64.74 | $134,660 | 41% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $65.76 | $136,780 | 43% above U.S. median |
How Vancouver ranks
- 25th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 63rd 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 Vancouver
- Overall prices in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $51.40 median hour buys what $48.76 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$1,850
- Per year: $92,520
- Per month: $7,710
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Vancouver
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $155 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,687 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,931 |
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
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Vancouver as they open.
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
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 16 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient Per Diem
Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA
$48.13–$72.20/ hour
Top 25% pay
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 Vancouver
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Vancouver, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Vancouver, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Peacehealth Southwest Medical Cente Vancouver, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | No |
| Rainier Springs Vancouver, WA | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 7 mi | $51.40/hr | 635,749 |
| Gresham, OR | 12 mi | $51.40/hr | 111,507 |
| Salem, OR | 53 mi | $47.44/hr | 180,406 |
| Albany, OR | 74 mi | $50.11/hr | 57,156 |
| Corvallis, OR | 81 mi | $50.11/hr | 61,993 |
| Lacey, WA | 98 mi | $49.11/hr | 58,644 |
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 Vancouver
Vancouver city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make in Vancouver, WA?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area have a median pay of $51.40 per hour, about $106,920 a year. The middle half earn between $44.60 and $64.74 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Vancouver a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ranks 63rd of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 25th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Where do speech-language pathologists work in Vancouver?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Vancouver, led by Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
The federal per diem benchmark in Vancouver is $155 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,687 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your SLP pay reportVancouver, 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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