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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
$2,267/week
The average salary for a Travel Speech Language Pathologist is $2,267 per week. This is 5% higher than the therapy US average of $2,150.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 6,947 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Salaries for Travel Speech Language Pathologist compared to Therapist National Averages
$2,267/week
5% higher than the therapy US average.
$2,150/week
United States
Where do Travel Speech Language Pathologists get paid the most?
Kentucky pays Travel Speech Language Pathologists the most, averaging $2,637 per week, followed by Hawaii ($2,636) and Nebraska ($2,606). California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,022. For comparison, the national average for Travel Speech Language Pathologists is $2,267 per week — Kentucky pays 16% more.
| State | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $2,637 | $3,025 |
| Hawaii | $2,636 | $3,108 |
| Nebraska | $2,606 | $3,300 |
| Massachusetts | $2,559 | $3,029 |
| California | $2,515 | $4,022 |
| Vermont | $2,476 | $2,850 |
| New Hampshire | $2,461 | $2,960 |
| Minnesota | $2,445 | $3,001 |
| Connecticut | $2,437 | $2,867 |
| Alaska | $2,416 | $3,746 |
| North Dakota | $2,404 | $2,867 |
| Idaho | $2,365 | $2,828 |
| Washington | $2,364 | $3,180 |
| New Mexico | $2,356 | $3,000 |
| Iowa | $2,341 | $2,640 |
| Oklahoma | $2,341 | $2,942 |
| Wisconsin | $2,331 | $2,850 |
| Maine | $2,323 | $2,587 |
| Oregon | $2,321 | $3,020 |
| Arizona | $2,310 | $3,016 |
What cities pay the most for Travel Speech Language Pathologists?
Clovis, California pays Travel Speech Language Pathologists the most, averaging $3,680 per week, followed by Madera, California ($3,424) and Livermore, California ($3,422). Sitka, Alaska has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,746. For comparison, the national average for Travel Speech Language Pathologists is $2,267 per week — Clovis, California pays 62% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis, California | $3,680 | $3,680 |
| Madera, California | $3,424 | $3,647 |
| Livermore, California | $3,422 | $3,422 |
| Simi Valley, California | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Sitka, Alaska | $3,282 | $3,746 |
| Scottsbluff, Nebraska | $3,137 | $3,300 |
| Sunnyvale, California | $3,107 | $3,514 |
| Vallejo, California | $3,075 | $3,450 |
| San Leandro, California | $3,073 | $3,073 |
| Sonoma, California | $3,040 | $3,040 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Speech Language Pathologist jobs?
AB Staffing Solutions pays Travel Speech Language Pathologists the most, averaging $3,203 per week, followed by Greenstaff Medical US-Allied ($3,174) and Niktor ($3,115). Pioneer Healthcare Services has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,559. For comparison, the national average for Travel Speech Language Pathologists is $2,267 per week — AB Staffing Solutions pays 41% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| AB Staffing Solutions | $3,203 | $3,203 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Allied | $3,174 | $3,174 |
| Niktor | $3,115 | $3,115 |
| Remede Consulting Group | $3,108 | $3,108 |
| Smarter Healthcare Partners | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Pikeville Health | $3,025 | $3,025 |
| Medasource | $3,011 | $3,011 |
| Intuites Healthcare Staffing | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Express Healthcare Staffing Colorado | $2,930 | $2,930 |
| Pioneer Healthcare Services | $2,908 | $3,559 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Travel Speech Language Pathologist Career Guide
Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.
Go to the guideTop Travel Speech Language Pathologist Jobs
Speech Language Pathologist
- Homer, Alaska
- South Peninsula Hospital
- MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing and 13 others
UP TO $3,339/wk
SLP
- Seaford, Delaware
- Powerback
- Medlivo Therapy
UP TO $3,160/wk
Speech-Language Pathologist, Home Health
- Sacramento, California
- Sutter Care at Home
- Critical Connection, inc and 8 others
UP TO $3,034/wk
Estimated pay packageSpeech Language Pathologist
- Pikeville, Kentucky
- Pikeville Medical Center
- GHR Healthcare - Travel and 9 others
UP TO $3,006/wk
Speech Language Pathologist
- Syracuse, New York
- Upstate University Hospital
- Health Carousel - Travel Allied and 8 others
UP TO $3,016/wk
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