Average Speech Language Pathologist Salary

$56.71/hour

The average salary for a Speech Language Pathologist in California is $56.71 per hour. This is 9% higher than the US average of $51.36.

Last updated on December 21, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Speech Language Pathologist salaries in California compared to National Averages

$56.71/hour

California

9% higher than the US average.

$51.36/hour

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Speech Language Pathologists?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Los Angeles, California$68$84
Berkeley, California$67$79
Oakland, California$63$77
How does the pay for Speech Language Pathologists in California compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Arizona$50$50
Colorado$48$53
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Speech Language Pathologist jobs in California?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Sutter Health$68$71
Kaiser Permanente$60$73
Stability Direct$53$54
Adventist Health$53$62
Lifepoint Health$52$54

Last updated on December 21, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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