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 Melbourne, FL
The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Melbourne area is $27.81 per hour ($57,840 a year), with the typical range running from $27.81 to $45.96. That ranks 361st of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 328th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Melbourne. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Melbourne.
- $27.81median pay per hour, Palm Bay
- $28–$46typical range per hour
- 260employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Melbourne, FL
The metro median is 40% 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 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.92).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.85 | $49,610 | 48% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $27.81 | $57,840 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Median | $27.81 | $57,840 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $45.96 | $95,600 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.95 | $105,980 | 11% above U.S. median |
How Melbourne ranks
- 361st of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 328th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 19th 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 Melbourne
- Overall prices in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $27.81 median hour buys what $27.81 buys at the national price level, 39% 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$1,001
- Per year: $50,058
- Per month: $4,172
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Melbourne
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $173 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,729 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,477 |
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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Veterans Health Administration · Viera, FL
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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 Melbourne
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Melbourne, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viera Hospital Melbourne, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Holmes Regional Medical Center Melbourne, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital Melbourne, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Circles Of Care, Inc Melbourne, FL | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay, FL | 11 mi | $27.81/hr | 142,023 |
| St. Cloud, FL | 39 mi | $41.80/hr | 71,036 |
| Orlando, FL | 42 mi | $41.80/hr | 334,854 |
| Kissimmee, FL | 48 mi | $41.80/hr | 84,756 |
| Fort Pierce, FL | 51 mi | $45.41/hr | 50,805 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 60 mi | $45.41/hr | 258,575 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Melbourne
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Common questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make in Melbourne, FL?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area have a median pay of $27.81 per hour, about $57,840 a year. The middle half earn between $27.81 and $45.96 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Melbourne a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville ranks 328th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 361st of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Where do speech-language pathologists work in Melbourne?
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Melbourne, led by Viera Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Melbourne 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 Melbourne?
The federal per diem benchmark in Melbourne is $173 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,729 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your SLP pay reportMelbourne, 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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