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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Florida (2026)
$48.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,173/year ($6,598/month) for a single filer
Florida ranks 14th of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 10,080 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Florida, the typical worker earns $99,990 a year — though pay ranges from $69,970 for newcomers to $122,050 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $69,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $83,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $105,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $122,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,080 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Florida (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $99,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $79,173 — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
| Gross (median) | $99,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,168 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,649 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,173 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,598 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Florida?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Florida is $99,990 per year ($48.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $83,120 and $105,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Florida?
- On the median salary of $99,990, a single filer in Florida takes home about $79,173 per year ($6,598 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 10,080 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Florida in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Florida state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Florida.