Travel Speech Language Pathologist Salary Guide

Speech language pathologists (SLP) help children and adults assess and correct critical problems with their speech sounds and language. Several patient types benefit from working
with SLPs, including language-delayed children, adults who lost their ability to speak after a brain injury or an illness and seniors who suffered a stroke or similar condition affecting their speech. These professionals also often help those with dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, as a side effect of cancer or another illness.

Education Requirements for Speech Language Pathologists

Most employers require SLPs to have a master’s degree at minimum. Enrolling in a master’s degree program requires a 4-year bachelor’s degree in a related field. Completing your master’s program typically requires an additional 2 years of schooling. The time it takes to complete your education may vary based on your class schedule and the program.

Once you’ve completed your master’s degree, you must complete a 2-year clinical fellowship with approximately 1,260 hours of mentored clinical experience.

Obtaining your education from an accredited institution within the United States and following the requirements for your degree and your state’s governing board helps you
secure high-pay speech language pathologist jobs.

Average Travel Speech Language Pathologist Salary

$2,107/week

The average salary for a Travel Speech Language Pathologist is $2,107 per week. This is 1% higher than the therapy US average of $2,078.

Last updated on February 21, 2025. Based on 5,657 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Speech Language Pathologist compared to Therapist National Averages

$2,107/week

1% higher than the therapy US average.

$2,078/week

United States

Where do Travel Speech Language Pathologists get paid the most?
StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Idaho$2,466$2,794
North Dakota$2,427$3,026
California$2,352$4,400
New Jersey$2,346$3,394
Alaska$2,342$3,244
New York$2,337$3,326
West Virginia$2,298$2,769
Minnesota$2,274$2,886
South Dakota$2,269$2,860
Oregon$2,258$2,780
Pennsylvania$2,219$2,882
Michigan$2,206$3,166
South Carolina$2,200$2,570
New Mexico$2,173$2,801
Connecticut$2,171$2,510
Georgia$2,170$2,660
Vermont$2,149$2,433
What cities pay the most for Travel Speech Language Pathologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Elizabeth, New Jersey$3,394$3,394
San Bernardino, California$3,220$3,220
Milpitas, California$3,190$3,190
Rome, New York$3,163$3,326
Sitka, Alaska$3,145$3,244
Benicia, California$3,086$3,086
San Mateo, California$3,069$3,243
Santa Clara, California$3,044$3,044
Jersey City, New Jersey$2,984$2,984
Newark, New Jersey$2,984$2,984
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Speech Language Pathologist jobs?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bestica$3,326$3,326
The Judge Group$3,097$3,259
Radixsol$2,846$2,846
Remede Consulting Group$2,808$2,808
American Traveler$2,775$3,084
LanceSoft$2,718$3,027
Health Carousel - Travel Allied$2,704$2,704
Prokatchers$2,700$2,800
Medworks Staffing$2,700$2,700
FlexCare Allied$2,691$3,022

Last updated on February 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel contracts almost always offer higher weekly wages than staff positions or local contracts. If you have the flexibility to spend several weeks or months working in a location
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