Per diemPosted today
SLP Speech Pathologist Home Health
Amedisys · Pensacola, FL
$73.00–$82.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Bonita Springs, FL
Pay for speech-language pathologists in the Bonita Springs area centers on $45.96 per hour, or about $95,590 a year. The lower quarter earns under $44.34 and the upper quarter over $51.34. That ranks 103rd of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 151st of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in the Bonita Springs metro area. The free report below lists employers near Bonita Springs and what they pay.
- $45.96median pay per hour, Cape Coral
- $44–$51typical range per hour
- 260employed in the metro area
- 102cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Bonita Springs, FL
The metro median is 2% below the Florida statewide median of $46.71 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 260 speech-language pathologists employed in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.74).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $42.21 | $87,800 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $44.34 | $92,230 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $45.96 | $95,590 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.34 | $106,790 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $53.59 | $111,470 | 17% above U.S. median |
How Bonita Springs ranks
- 103rd of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 151st of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 10th of 19 Florida metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Speech-Language Pathologists (SOC 29-1127), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Bonita Springs
- Overall prices in Cape Coral-Fort Myers run 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $45.96 median hour buys what $44.91 buys at the national price level, 2% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,655
- Per year: $82,728
- Per month: $6,894
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bonita Springs
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $158 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,666 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,658 |
Travel speech-language pathologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Speech-Language Pathologist roles in Florida
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Audiologist
Veterans Health Administration · Viera, FL
$75k–$117k/ year
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Per diemPosted 7 days ago
SLP Speech Pathologist Home Health
Amedisys · Port Orange, FL
$67.00–$85.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist/ SLP
BrightSpring Health Services · Sarasota, FL
$45.00–$55.00/ hour
Hospitals in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers area
CMS lists 4 hospitals in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers area, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Memorial Hospital Fort Myers, FL | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health Fort Myers, FL | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Cape Coral Hospital Cape Coral, FL | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Park Royal Hospital Fort Myers, FL | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers, FL | 19 mi | $45.96/hr | 99,918 |
| Cape Coral, FL | 24 mi | $45.96/hr | 233,025 |
| North Port, FL | 55 mi | $45.98/hr | 92,875 |
| Sarasota, FL | 83 mi | $45.98/hr | 57,764 |
| Weston, FL | 87 mi | $47.20/hr | 70,674 |
| Bradenton, FL | 92 mi | $45.98/hr | 58,184 |
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Florida · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Florida
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make in Bonita Springs, FL?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area have a median pay of $45.96 per hour, about $95,590 a year. The middle half earn between $44.34 and $51.34 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bonita Springs a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Cape Coral-Fort Myers ranks 151st of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 103rd of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.
Where do speech-language pathologists work in Bonita Springs?
CMS lists 4 hospitals in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers area, led by Lee Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Bonita Springs as a speech-language pathologist?
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bonita Springs?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bonita Springs is $158 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,666 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your SLP pay reportBonita Springs, FL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- AmedisysPensacola, FL · 2 postings$76.75/ hr$67–$85
- Ms. Courtneys Therapy Services LLCWeston, FL · 1 wage offer$50.00/ hr$50–$50
- Pristine Rehab Care, LLCLehigh Acres, FL · 2 wage offers$44.38/ hr$42–$47
- The Stepping Stones Group LLCSt. Augustine, FL · 1 wage offer$40.00/ hr$40–$40
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$38Median$63.00High$84
4 SLP postings with published pay in Florida, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 4 SLP roles
- SLP Speech Pathologist Home HealthPer diem$73.00–$82.00/ hour
- AudiologistPermanent$75k–$117k/ year
+ 2 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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