DOL Median (San Diego, CA)
$79,040
vs National
+19%
National: $66,435BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,069
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$79,040
+19% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$66,435
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Speech-Language Pathologists in San Diego, CA earns $79,040 in nominal terms, which is 19% 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 $57,069 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Diego, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| RADY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO | $83,866 | 1 |
| Scripps Health | $79,726 | 3 |
| Cortica Healthcare Inc. | $74,464 | 2 |
| EBS Healthcare, LLC | $71,760 | 379 |
| Kindred Rehab Services, LLC | $62,317 | 50 |
| VISTA HILL FOUNDATION | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Speech-Language Pathologists make in San Diego, CA?
The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in San Diego, CA is $79,040 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is San Diego, CA a good place to work as a Speech-Language Pathologists?
A Speech-Language Pathologists in San Diego, CA earns 19% more than the national median of $66,435, or $57,069 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.