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

$2,240/week

The average salary for a Travel Speech Language Pathologist is $2,240 per week. This is 4% higher than the therapy US average of $2,160.

Last updated on December 19, 2025. Based on 6,896 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Speech Language Pathologist compared to Therapist National Averages

$2,240/week

4% higher than the therapy US average.

$2,160/week

United States

Where do Travel Speech Language Pathologists get paid the most?
StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
New York$2,590$3,560
Idaho$2,548$3,052
Connecticut$2,459$3,221
Massachusetts$2,444$3,030
California$2,441$10,500
Alaska$2,423$3,005
Nebraska$2,388$2,626
Illinois$2,384$3,094
Washington$2,371$3,063
Arizona$2,360$3,008
Oregon$2,354$6,715
Wisconsin$2,321$2,700
Oklahoma$2,320$3,046
Minnesota$2,296$3,988
Pennsylvania$2,278$2,700
Missouri$2,268$2,850
West Virginia$2,267$2,700
Montana$2,255$2,886
What cities pay the most for Travel Speech Language Pathologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Portland, Oregon$5,340$6,715
Utica, New York$2,989$3,560
Danbury, Connecticut$2,905$3,221
Walnut Creek, California$2,889$3,302
Newark, California$2,830$2,830
Bridgeport, Connecticut$2,800$2,800
Eureka, California$2,800$2,800
Milpitas, California$2,781$2,781
Farmington, Connecticut$2,780$2,780
San Francisco, California$2,777$2,794
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Speech Language Pathologist jobs?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
U.S. Nursing$10,500$10,500
Continuum$6,715$6,715
ProLink Allied$4,030$6,715
Advantage Staffing Services$3,520$3,520
American Consultants$3,362$3,362
Excel Medical Staffing$3,206$3,206
Curam Staffing$3,171$3,540
Binding Minds$3,166$3,166
Health Saviours$3,160$3,200
MedSource LLC$3,031$3,286

Last updated on December 19, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Ways to Increase Your Speech Language Pathologist Salary

Take High-Paying Travel Contracts

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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