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

$2,460/week

The average salary for a Travel Speech Language Pathologist is $2,460 per week. This is 11% higher than the therapy US average of $2,200.

Last updated on February 14, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Speech Language Pathologist compared to Therapist National Averages

$2,460/week

11% higher than the therapy US average.

$2,200/week

United States

Where do Travel Speech Language Pathologists get paid the most?
StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Connecticut$2,949$3,172
California$2,787$3,768
Idaho$2,652$2,652
Illinois$2,546$2,546
Texas$2,460$2,460
Nebraska$2,411$2,626
Kentucky$2,371$2,725
Vermont$2,326$2,586
Colorado$2,326$2,586
Michigan$2,312$2,417
Virginia$2,264$2,552
Alaska$2,221$2,300
Minnesota$2,203$2,466
Massachusetts$2,165$2,909
Ohio$2,159$2,445
Arizona$2,144$2,188
Utah$2,140$2,413
Pennsylvania$2,126$2,312
What cities pay the most for Travel Speech Language Pathologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pleasanton, California$7,500$7,500
Sacramento, California$3,852$3,852
Redwood City, California$3,803$3,803
Elk Grove, California$3,768$3,768
Santa Rosa, California$3,640$3,640
Palo Alto, California$3,518$3,518
Stanford, California$3,342$3,342
Bakersfield, California$3,200$3,200
Elgin, Illinois$3,197$3,197
Waukegan, Illinois$3,138$3,138
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Speech Language Pathologist jobs?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Health Advocates Network - Allied$7,500$7,500
Seven Healthcare$3,850$3,850
American Traveler$3,172$3,172
MedSource LLC$3,031$3,286
ProLink Allied$3,025$3,025
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare$3,010$3,010
Health Advocates Network - Northeast$2,960$2,960
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,939$3,852
Stability Healthcare$2,915$2,915
MediPro$2,880$3,594

Last updated on February 14, 2026. 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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