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Swallowing and feeding therapy: Medicaid rates by state

48 states publish a Medicaid rate for swallowing and feeding therapy, compared at the therapist slp level. The median is —; rates range from $21.47 in Rhode Island to $129.34 in Texas.

48 statesCompared as publishedSources: official state Medicaid publications

States
48
Median
—
Highest
$129.34Texas
Lowest
$21.47Rhode Island
Rates on file
775
State ranking

Swallowing and feeding therapy: highest and lowest states

Headline rate per state for the same provider level, as published.

#StateRateUnitPer hourEffective
1TexasSpeech-language pathologist$129.34——2017-09-01
2AlaskaSpeech-language pathologist$128.95——2026-07-01
3New MexicoSpeech-language pathologist$119.72——2025-01-01
25LouisianaSpeech-language pathologist$67.92——2025-07-01
48Rhode IslandSpeech-language pathologist$21.47——1996-01-01
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which state pays the most for swallowing and feeding therapy?

Texas: $129.34.

What is the average Medicaid rate for swallowing and feeding therapy?

Across 48 states the median is —, comparing the same provider level in each state.