Speech Language Pathologist Salary Guide: California
Average Speech Language Pathologist Salary
$67.59/hour
The average salary for a Speech Language Pathologist in California is $67.59 per hour. This is 17% higher than the US average of $56.19.
Last updated on November 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Speech Language Pathologist salaries in California compared to National Averages
$67.59/hour
California
17% higher than the US average.
$56.19/hour
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Speech Language Pathologists?
Only Berkeley, California reports pay data for Speech Language Pathologists, averaging $67 per hour. Berkeley, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $79. For comparison, the California average for Speech Language Pathologists is $68 per hour — Berkeley, California pays 1% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley, California | $67 | $79 |
How does the pay for Speech Language Pathologists in California compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Speech Language Pathologists the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Arizona ($51) and Texas ($49). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the California average for Speech Language Pathologists is $68 per hour — Colorado pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $56 | $58 |
| Arizona | $51 | $51 |
| Texas | $49 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Speech Language Pathologist jobs in California?
Pennant Services pays Speech Language Pathologists the most, averaging $68 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($65) and Community Medical Centers ($64). Pennant Services also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $88. For comparison, the California average for Speech Language Pathologists is $68 per hour, roughly in line with Pennant Services.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennant Services | $68 | $88 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $65 | $65 |
| Community Medical Centers | $64 | $64 |
| Adventist Health | $56 | $62 |
| Tenet Desert | $52 | $52 |
Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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