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

$2,276/week

The average salary for a Travel Speech Language Pathologist is $2,276 per week. This is 5% higher than the therapy US average of $2,157.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 8,032 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Speech Language Pathologist compared to Therapist National Averages

$2,276/week

5% higher than the therapy US average.

$2,157/week

United States

Where do Travel Speech Language Pathologists get paid the most?

Nebraska pays Travel Speech Language Pathologists the most, averaging $2,697 per week, followed by New York ($2,636) and Iowa ($2,543). New York has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,131. For comparison, the national average for Travel Speech Language Pathologists is $2,276 per week — Nebraska pays 18% more.

StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nebraska$2,697$3,300
New York$2,636$4,131
Iowa$2,543$3,000
California$2,489$4,041
New Hampshire$2,488$2,972
Vermont$2,481$2,850
Idaho$2,465$3,064
Hawaii$2,451$3,040
Connecticut$2,451$2,920
North Dakota$2,441$2,907
Minnesota$2,438$2,984
Alaska$2,407$3,200
Wisconsin$2,355$3,017
Washington$2,340$3,254
Oregon$2,339$3,220
Massachusetts$2,330$3,342
Montana$2,327$2,787
Rhode Island$2,308$2,887
New Mexico$2,297$3,067
What cities pay the most for Travel Speech Language Pathologists?

Media, Pennsylvania pays Travel Speech Language Pathologists the most, averaging $3,822 per week, followed by Clovis, California ($3,680) and Richmond, California ($3,343). San Jose, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,041. For comparison, the national average for Travel Speech Language Pathologists is $2,276 per week — Media, Pennsylvania pays 68% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Media, Pennsylvania$3,822$3,822
Clovis, California$3,680$3,680
Richmond, California$3,343$3,363
Redwood City, California$3,301$3,301
San Jose, California$3,291$4,041
South San Francisco, California$3,269$3,269
Porterville, California$3,207$3,367
Simi Valley, California$3,177$3,177
Livermore, California$3,172$3,275
Kingston, Pennsylvania$3,137$3,137
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 MetaSense, Inc. ($3,185) and Bestica ($3,161). Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,591. For comparison, the national average for Travel Speech Language Pathologists is $2,276 per week — AB Staffing Solutions pays 41% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
AB Staffing Solutions$3,203$3,203
MetaSense, Inc.$3,185$3,529
Bestica$3,161$3,574
ND Global Consulting Services$3,152$3,501
Remede Consulting Group$3,108$3,108
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$3,039$3,591
GlobalPoint$3,000$3,000
Trexoros Health$2,996$3,278
Express Healthcare Staffing Colorado$2,930$2,930
Vibra Travels$2,873$3,567

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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