Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Washington: advertised rates, October 2026
By YourJobs Editorial
Based on 169 Speech-Language Pathologists postings on yourjobs.com in Washington between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 62% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $47.50 (n = 105 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $46.50 to $52.50. This page was built 20 October 2026.
Advertised pay
| Measure | Hourly | Annual equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $46.50 | $96,720 |
| Median advertised hourly rate | $47.50 | $98,800 |
| 75th percentile | $52.50 | $109,200 |
| Highest advertised rate we recorded | $78.23 | $162,718 |
Sample
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Postings, 20 September to 20 October 2026 | 169 |
| Postings that stated pay | 105 (62%) |
| Pay figures that came with a stated period | 8% |
| Postings with an employment type recorded | 131 (78%) |
| Full time, of postings with a type recorded | 5% |
| Part time, of postings with a type recorded | 18% |
| Employers | 14 |
| Cities | 23 |
Highest advertised rate we recorded
This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.
- Rate
- $78.23 per hour (hourly equivalent)
- As stated
- $3,129.00 per week
- Job title
- School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
- Employer
- Amergis
- Location
- Tacoma, Washington
- First seen
- 15 October 2026
- Posting text
- “…ogist (SLP)Setting: Schools Job Type: Travel Pay: $3129 / Week Hours: 37.50 Location: Tacoma, WA The Speec…”
- Posting
- View this job, still open
Employers posting the most Speech-Language Pathologists jobs in Washington
| Employer | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers | 29 | Open jobs | |
| Adventist Health | 27 | Open jobs | |
| Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way | 16 | Open jobs | |
| Life Care Center of Kennewick | 16 | Open jobs | |
| Life Care Center of Richland | 15 | Open jobs | |
| Life Care Center of Puyallup | 14 | Open jobs | |
| Marysville Care Center | 13 | Open jobs | |
| Life Care Center of Port Orchard | 9 | Open jobs | |
| Life Care Center of South Hill | 9 | Open jobs | |
| Amergis | 7 | Open jobs |
A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.
Month by month
| Month | Postings | With pay | Median hourly | 25th pct | 75th pct | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (to date) | 169 | 105 | $47.50 | $46.50 | $52.50 | 0% |
A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.
Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.
Comparison with official earnings data
For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $89,290 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.
Related pages
- Speech-Language Pathologists pay across the US
- Current Speech-Language Pathologists jobs
- Top employers hiring in Washington
- Pay data for all occupations
- How the data is collected and calculated
Notes and sources
Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.
Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 08:28.
Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.
Cite as:
YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Speech-Language Pathologists in Washington, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/speech-language-pathologists/washington