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

$2,109/week

The average salary for a Travel Speech Language Pathologist is $2,109 per week. This is 1% higher than the therapy US average of $2,079.

Last updated on December 21, 2024. Based on 5,153 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Speech Language Pathologist compared to Therapist National Averages

$2,109/week

1% higher than the therapy US average.

$2,079/week

United States

Where do Travel Speech Language Pathologists get paid the most?
StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Alaska$2,735$3,575
Idaho$2,481$2,806
Oklahoma$2,425$2,805
New York$2,353$3,366
California$2,340$3,648
North Dakota$2,306$2,738
Vermont$2,268$2,628
Mississippi$2,247$2,272
Delaware$2,234$2,826
South Dakota$2,225$2,906
Arizona$2,215$3,289
West Virginia$2,177$2,766
Kentucky$2,173$3,020
New Hampshire$2,168$2,756
Washington$2,168$3,204
Colorado$2,159$2,962
Massachusetts$2,151$2,914
Illinois$2,144$3,038
New Mexico$2,142$2,800
What cities pay the most for Travel Speech Language Pathologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Buena Park, California$3,391$3,391
Long Beach, California$3,300$3,300
Hollister, California$3,264$3,264
Chino Hills, California$3,120$3,120
Inglewood, California$3,112$3,112
Pasadena, California$3,112$3,112
Tracy, California$3,096$3,096
Sitka, Alaska$3,041$3,289
Rome, New York$3,024$3,366
Newark, New Jersey$2,999$2,999
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Speech Language Pathologist jobs?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HonorVet Technologies$3,475$3,648
Curam Staffing$3,385$3,385
Rang Healthcare: a Division of Rang Technologies$3,206$3,206
eTeam Inc$3,117$3,117
Procare USA$3,057$3,500
Health Advocates Network-Allied$2,999$2,999
Soliant Health$2,900$2,900
Bestica$2,816$3,366
Vibra Travels$2,777$3,124
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,766$3,343

Last updated on December 21, 2024. 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
away from your permanent tax home, you could earn considerably more money. You may also reap various other benefits such as paid travel, meals and housing.

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