Speech Language Pathologist Jobs in Iowa

Speech Language Pathologist jobs in Iowa are in steady demand, concentrated in school districts, hospital systems, and outpatient rehabilitation clinics, with openings at every level from new graduate to senior clinician. The highest volume of hiring is in Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids, where employers like UnityPoint Health, University of Iowa Health Care, and the Cedar Rapids Community School District maintain consistent SLP rosters. The most sought-after specialties in Iowa are pediatric language disorders, school-based services, and dysphagia management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles41
Top employerReliant Rehabilitation
Top cityAnkeny, IA
Cities hiring34
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialMaster's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP)

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Blue Stone Therapy
Ottumwa, Iowa
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Speech Therapy
$36 - $50/hr
Master's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP)
501-1,000

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Speech Language Pathologist - PT
Blue Stone Therapy
Cherokee, Iowa
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Speech Therapy
$36 - $50/hr
Master's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP)
501-1,000

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Blue Stone Therapy
Cascade, Iowa
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Speech Therapy
$36 - $50/hr
Master's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP)
501-1,000

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Speech Language Pathologist
Reliant Rehabilitation
Osage, Iowa
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Speech Therapy
$55 - $65/hr
Master's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP)
5,001-10,000

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Speech Language Pathologist
Reliant Rehabilitation
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Speech Therapy
$55 - $65/hr
Master's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP)
5,001-10,000

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Speech Language Pathologist Jobs by City in Iowa

Where Iowa roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Ankeny
2 jobs
Cascade
2 jobs
Ottumwa
2 jobs
Iowa City
2 jobs
Urbandale
2 jobs
Shenandoah
2 jobs
Marshalltown
2 jobs
Ames
1 job
Hull
1 job

Speech Language Pathologist Job Market in Iowa

A snapshot from current Iowa openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Reliant Rehabilitation16
  • Blue Stone Therapy4
  • ChildServe2
  • ANGELS CARE2
  • Career Links2

What Iowa Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in speech language pathologist jobs across Iowa.

  • Active Iowa SLP license issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health
  • Master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited program
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA
  • Completion of the required clinical fellowship year after graduate training
  • Experience with pediatric language, articulation, or fluency disorders
  • Familiarity with IEP development and school-based service delivery models

Speech Language Pathologist Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a speech language pathologist in Iowa?

You must hold an active license from the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Professional Licensure, which requires a master's degree in speech-language pathology from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation. After graduating, you complete a supervised clinical fellowship year and pass the Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology. School-based SLPs in Iowa additionally need an Iowa Department of Education endorsement to work in K-12 settings.

How much do speech language pathologists make in Iowa?

Speech language pathologists in Iowa earn a median of about $81,050 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,270 for the lowest 10% to over $106,460 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire speech language pathologists in Iowa?

Iowa speech language pathologist roles are posted by Reliant Rehabilitation, Blue Stone Therapy, and ChildServe and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Iowa's largest employers of SLPs tend to be integrated health systems, regional school districts, and outpatient rehabilitation networks with facilities spread across the state.

Which Iowa cities have the most speech language pathologist jobs?

Ankeny, Cascade, and Ottumwa have the most speech language pathologist openings in Iowa. Des Moines anchors the list as the state's largest metro, home to major health systems and a dense network of school districts, while Iowa City draws openings through University of Iowa Health Care and its affiliated teaching clinics, and Cedar Rapids contributes through its own school district and regional hospital network.

Are there remote speech language pathologist jobs in Iowa?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because most SLP work requires in-person assessment and treatment. About 0% of speech language pathologist openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those roles tend to concentrate in teletherapy platforms serving rural Iowa school districts that struggle to place on-site clinicians.

How can I get hired as a speech language pathologist in Iowa with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a clinical fellowship position, since Iowa employers like UnityPoint Health and the University of Iowa Health Care system regularly bring on new graduates to complete their supervised fellowship year in structured settings. Iowa public school districts, especially in rural areas, also recruit new endorsement holders and offer mentorship through their special education departments. Holding your Iowa Department of Public Health license and your ASHA student membership, and completing your clinical hours in an Iowa practicum site, gives candidates a competitive edge before their first application.

Where can I find and apply to speech language pathologist jobs in Iowa?

You can find and apply to speech language pathologist jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current Iowa openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your specialty and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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