Speech and Language Therapy Washington License Board

Speech-language pathology licenses are overseen by the Washington Department of Health and may take several weeks to issue depending on factors such as the completeness of the application and whether board review is required. SLPs in the state earn an average annual salary that's below the nationwide average. Basic living expenses such as food, shelter and utilities are more expensive in Washington than the national average.

Named as the best state in the country by U.S. News, Washington is attracting many new residents because of its infrastructure, economy, healthcare system and education. It's filled with diverse places to explore such as national parks, picturesque islands, glaciered mountain peaks, quaint towns and dynamic cities. Learn about working as an SLP in Washington so you can soak up the sophisticated charm of this West Coast state.

Being an allied traveler, especially with AMN Healthcare, comes with a lot of amazing benefits. Our recruiters have access to quality job opportunities with generous salaries and benefits, including postings that are exclusive to our clinicians. The annual mean wage for speech-language pathologists in Washington is $76,770. Travel assignments typically pay better than permanent placements, enhancing earnings by an average of 20%.

Travel SLP jobs also offer housing benefits, travel reimbursement, health insurance and 401(k) plans.