Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $93,340 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $44.87
10th percentile $60,390
90th percentile $101,770
Employed locally 160
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,390
    25th
    $72,780
    50th (median)
    $93,340
    75th
    $101,770
    90th
    $101,770

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 159% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 59% 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 $76,410
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,440
    Physicians, All Other $231,840
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,780
    Nurse Practitioners $113,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Ocala, FL is $44.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Ocala, FL is 2.2% below 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $60,390 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,780.