WI · Milwaukee · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Milwaukee, WI

The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Milwaukee area is $42.18 per hour ($87,740 a year), with the typical range running from $34.95 to $49.73. That ranks 159th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 178th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in Milwaukee. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Milwaukee.

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Milwaukee, WI

The metro median is 9% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $38.74 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 1,080 speech-language pathologists employed in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.14).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$28.84$59,99037% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$34.95$72,70024% below U.S. median
Median$42.18$87,7408% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.73$103,4408% above U.S. median
Top 10%$59.02$122,76029% above U.S. median

How Milwaukee ranks

  • 159th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 178th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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.

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What your pay buys in Milwaukee

  • Overall prices in Milwaukee-Waukesha run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $42.18 median hour buys what $43.51 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Milwaukee paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,518
  • Per year: $75,924
  • Per month: $6,327

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

Travel assignment per diem in Milwaukee

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$140
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,540
13-week assignment$20,020

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 Wisconsin

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Hospitals in Milwaukee

CMS lists 8 hospitals in Milwaukee, 2 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ascension Columbia St Marys Hospital Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Ascension St Francis Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Milwaukee Va Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Childrens Hospital Of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Mental Health Emergency Center, Inc
Milwaukee, WI
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

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
West Allis, WI5 mi$42.18/hr59,784
Waukesha, WI15 mi$42.18/hr71,461
Racine, WI25 mi$37.86/hr78,057
Kenosha, WI33 mi$38.35/hr99,578
Waukegan, IL48 mi$40.38/hr88,570
Janesville, WI59 mi$37.88/hr66,428

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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 Milwaukee, WI?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area have a median pay of $42.18 per hour, about $87,740 a year. The middle half earn between $34.95 and $49.73 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Milwaukee-Waukesha ranks 178th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 159th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Where do speech-language pathologists work in Milwaukee?

CMS lists 8 hospitals in Milwaukee, led by Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee?

The federal per diem benchmark in Milwaukee is $140 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,540 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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