Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in South Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $95,360 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.85
10th percentile $53,800
90th percentile $116,000
Employed locally 50
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,800
    25th
    $65,160
    50th (median)
    $95,360
    75th
    $105,780
    90th
    $116,000

    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

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    Nurse Practitioners $109,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in South Florida is $45.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in South Florida is 0.1% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $53,800 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,160.