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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$99,990/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.07/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
10,080
public U.S. Median
$97,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$96,689 #16 of 51

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Florida, explained

Speech-language pathologists in Florida earn a median of $99,990 per year ($48.07 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $97,870. Entry-level workers earn around $69,970, while the most experienced speech-language pathologists reach about $122,050. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $99,990 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $99,990 is worth about $96,689 in national buying power — ranking Florida #16 for real pay (vs #14 on the sticker number).

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$69,970
$33.64/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$99,990
$48.07/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$122,050
$58.68/hr

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $99,990 $96,689
Georgia $96,760 $100,485 +$3,230
Alabama $73,660 $82,929 +$26,330

Speech-Language Pathologist in Florida: FAQ

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Florida?

Speech-language pathologists in Florida earn a median of $99,990 per year ($48.07 per hour), compared with $97,870 nationally.

Does Florida pay speech-language pathologists well?

At $99,990, Florida pays 2% above the national median for speech-language pathologists. An estimated 10,080 work in the state.

Speech-Language Pathologist salary in other states

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