DOL Median (California)
$66,747
vs National
+0.5%
National: $66,435BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,193
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$66,747
+0.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$66,435
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Speech-Language Pathologists in California earns $66,747 in nominal terms, which is 0.5% above the national average of $66,435. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,193 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Carelink Home Health Agency, LLC | $291,200 | 1 |
| SOUTH BAY HEALTHCARE, INC. | $145,600 | 1 |
| EMPIRECARE HEALTH ASSOCIATES, INC. | $116,480 | 1 |
| BALDWIN PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | $110,793 | 1 |
| SSC OAKLAND EXCELL OPERATING COMPANY LP | $110,240 | 3 |
| Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula | $108,888 | 2 |
| Corona Regional Medical Center | $105,726 | 1 |
| Therapy Mantra, Inc. | $104,000 | 26 |
| Promoting Learning Activities for the Young, Inc. | $104,000 | 1 |
| CASSIE ALTER, LICENSED SPEECH LANGUAGE | $104,000 | 2 |
| KF ONTARIO HEALTHCARE LLC | $104,000 | 2 |
| A1 REHAB RECRUITMENT SERVICES INC | $103,022 | 6 |
| Sun Mar Rehabilitation Services, LLC | $102,960 | 6 |
| South Pacific Rehabilitation Services, Inc | $101,920 | 5 |
| New Life Physical Therapy Services, PC | $101,920 | 1 |
| Hanford Community Hospital dba Adventist Health H | $101,858 | 1 |
| TOTAL EDUCATION SOLUTIONS | $100,693 | 2 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | $99,861 | 2 |
| PIONEERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT | $99,840 | 1 |
| HALLMARK REHABILITATION GP LLC | $97,760 | 44 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Speech-Language Pathologists
Burlingame, CA · $291,200Ashburn, VA · $120,640Orinda, CA · $114,400San Rafael, CA · $110,240Lynwood, CA · $109,949Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Speech-Language Pathologists make in California?
The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in California is $66,747 based on 1,769 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Speech-Language Pathologists?
A Speech-Language Pathologists in California earns 0.5% more than the national median of $66,435, or $48,193 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.