Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $98,170 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $47.20
10th percentile $77,340
90th percentile $118,110
Employed locally 2,590
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,340
    25th
    $89,610
    50th (median)
    $98,170
    75th
    $107,130
    90th
    $118,110

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 134% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Speech-Language Pathologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,860
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $128,700
    Boulder, CO $126,890
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $126,330
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $124,190

    Nearby metros — Speech-Language Pathologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $102,140
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $101,410
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $100,740
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $100,050
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $98,660
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $98,260

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$85,610
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    Nurse Practitioners$135,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,990
    Physicians, All Other$232,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Speech-Language Pathologists make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Miami, FL is $47.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.53 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Speech-Language Pathologists salaries?

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Miami, FL is 2.9% above the national median of $95,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Speech-Language Pathologists in Miami?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $77,340 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,610.