Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford

In Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford (FL), the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $47.07 an hour ($97,900 a year). About 1,100 people work in this job there.

$47.07Median hourly pay
$75,710–$105,820Middle half of workers, yearly
1,100People in this job in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford (FL)

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($97,870). It is 2% lower than the Florida median ($99,990).

Pay range for speech-language pathologists in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford (FL)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$30.48$63,400
25% of workers$36.40$75,710
Half of workers (median)$47.07$97,900
75% of workers$50.87$105,820
90% of workers$54.93$114,260

Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Florida metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Naples-Marco Island$106,960170
Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor$104,46070
Panama City-Panama City Beach$103,560110
Wildwood-The Villages$102,26070
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach$101,5902,930
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota$101,310430
Punta Gorda$100,02050
Cape Coral-Fort Myers$99,940250
Jacksonville$99,830650
Ocala$99,200180
Homosassa Springs$99,170110
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin$99,000130
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent$98,810170
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford (this page)$97,9001,100
Port St. Lucie$97,650310
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater$96,5801,710
Gainesville$96,230240
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach$94,950230
Tallahassee$94,320130
Lakeland-Winter Haven$86,550220
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville$60,000310

Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for speech-language pathologists

  • Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +16.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 12,500 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Speech-language PathologistSLPHome Health SLPLanguage PathologistOral TherapistPediatric SLPPediatric Speech-language PathologistPublic School Speech ClinicianPublic School Speech TherapistSchool SLPSLP CFSNF RN

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.