How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Florida?
$99,990a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in Florida. That is $48.07 an hour or $8,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.07
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,970Median: $99,990Highest 10%: $122,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,970 | $33.64 | |
| 25th | $83,120 | $39.96 | |
| Median | $99,990 | $48.07 | |
| 75th | $105,500 | $50.70 | |
| 90th | $122,100 | $58.68 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $107,000 |
| Sebastian, FL | $104,500 |
| Panama City, FL | $103,600 |
| Wildwood, FL | $102,300 |
| Miami, FL | $101,600 |
| North Port, FL | $101,300 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $100,000 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $99,940 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $99,830 |
| Ocala, FL | $99,200 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $99,170 |
| Crestview, FL | $99,000 |
| Pensacola, FL | $98,810 |
| Orlando, FL | $97,900 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $97,650 |
| Tampa, FL | $96,580 |
| Gainesville, FL | $96,230 |
| Deltona, FL | $94,950 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $94,320 |
| Lakeland, FL | $86,550 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $60,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for speech-language pathologists.
| 11. Massachusetts | $101,300 |
| 12. New York | $100,600 |
| 13. Connecticut | $100,100 |
| 14. Florida | $99,990 |
| 15. Texas | $99,910 |
| 16. Maryland | $99,190 |
| 17. New Mexico | $98,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $48.07 ($99,990 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Florida than the national average?
Yes: $99,990 against $97,870 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Florida rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
Florida ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays speech-language pathologists the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $107,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.