WI · Janesville · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Janesville, WI

The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Janesville area is $37.88 per hour ($78,790 a year), with the typical range running from $33.42 to $42.13. That ranks 283rd of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 265th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Janesville. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Janesville.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Janesville, WI

The metro median is 2% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $38.74 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 80 speech-language pathologists employed in the Janesville-Beloit metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.98).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.54$61,44036% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$33.42$69,51027% below U.S. median
Median$37.88$78,79017% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$42.13$87,6308% below U.S. median
Top 10%$51.15$106,39012% above U.S. median

How Janesville ranks

  • 283rd of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 265th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 12 Wisconsin 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 Janesville

  • Overall prices in Janesville-Beloit run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.88 median hour buys what $40.43 buys at the national price level, 12% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,364
  • Per year: $68,184
  • Per month: $5,682

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

Travel assignment per diem in Janesville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Wisconsin

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Hospitals in Janesville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Janesville, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Janesville
Janesville, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy Health System Corp
Janesville, WI
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Rockford, IL30 mi$43.05/hr147,486
Madison, WI35 mi$40.31/hr285,300
Waukesha, WI45 mi$42.18/hr71,461
West Allis, WI55 mi$42.18/hr59,784
Elgin, IL57 mi$40.38/hr114,701
Kenosha, WI58 mi$38.35/hr99,578

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Wisconsin · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Wisconsin

Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wisconsin requires for your role with the Wisconsin licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Wisconsin taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Janesville, WI?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Janesville-Beloit metro area have a median pay of $37.88 per hour, about $78,790 a year. The middle half earn between $33.42 and $42.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Janesville-Beloit ranks 265th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 283rd of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Where do speech-language pathologists work in Janesville?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Janesville, led by Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Janesville. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Janesville as a speech-language pathologist?

Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wisconsin requires for your role with the Wisconsin 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 Janesville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Janesville is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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 hospitals

  • Hospital Sisters Health SystemGreen Bay, WI · 2 postings$42.76/ hr$34–$51
  • AmedisysButler, GA · 3 postings$73.50/ hr$49–$85
  • BrightSpring Health ServicesESCONDIDO, CA · 7 postings$62.50/ hr$60–$65
  • CommonSpirit HealthOXNARD, CA · 5 postings$61.91/ hr$50–$77

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Low$34Median$42.76High$60

3 SLP postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 SLP roles

  1. Speech Therapist- Inpatient - PRNPer diem
    $60.00–$60.00/ hour
    Mercy · Wisconsin · posted 16 days ago
  2. Speech Language Pathologist - SheboyganPermanent
    $34.21–$51.31/ hour
    Hospital Sisters Health System · Sheboygan, WI · posted 17 days ago

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