Speech Language Pathologist Salary Guide: California
Average Speech Language Pathologist Salary
$64.23/hour
The average salary for a Speech Language Pathologist in California is $64.23 per hour. This is 18% higher than the US average of $52.59.
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Speech Language Pathologist salaries in California compared to National Averages
$64.23/hour
California
18% higher than the US average.
$52.59/hour
United States
How does the pay for Speech Language Pathologists in California compare to nearby states?
Only Colorado reports pay data for Speech Language Pathologists, averaging $56 per hour. Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the California average for Speech Language Pathologists is $64 per hour — Colorado pays 12% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $56 | $58 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Speech Language Pathologist jobs in California?
Community Medical Centers pays Speech Language Pathologists the most, averaging $64 per hour, followed by Confluent Health ($58) and Adventist Health ($57). Adventist Health has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the California average for Speech Language Pathologists is $64 per hour, roughly in line with Community Medical Centers.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Centers | $64 | $64 |
| Confluent Health | $58 | $58 |
| Adventist Health | $57 | $67 |
| Tenet Desert | $52 | $52 |
| PT Solutions Physical Therapy | $48 | $48 |
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Speech Language Pathologist
- Adventist Health
- San Luis Obispo, CA
$54-80/hour
Speech Language Pathologist
- Centra Healthcare QIA
- Alameda, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$125K-135K/year
approximately $60-65/hrSpeech Language Pathologist
- Centra Healthcare QIA
- Salinas, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$125K-135K/year
approximately $60-65/hrLead - Speech Language Pathologist
- Adventist Health
- Los Angeles, CA
$54-74/hour
Speech Language Pathologist
- Adventist Health
- Templeton, CA
$49-73/hour
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