FL · Miami Gardens · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Miami Gardens, FL

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Miami Gardens area earn a median of $47.20 per hour, about $98,170 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $43.08 and $51.50. That ranks 80th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 250th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 45 hospitals in the Miami Gardens metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Miami Gardens.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Miami Gardens, FL

The metro median is 1% above the Florida statewide median of $46.71 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 2,590 speech-language pathologists employed in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.80).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.18$77,33019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$43.08$89,6106% below U.S. median
Median$47.20$98,1703% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.50$107,12012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$56.78$118,10024% above U.S. median

How Miami Gardens ranks

  • 80th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 250th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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 Miami Gardens

  • Overall prices in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach run 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 56% above the U.S. average (index 155.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.20 median hour buys what $41.35 buys at the national price level, 10% 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$1,699
  • Per year: $84,960
  • Per month: $7,080
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Miami Gardens

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$176
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,876
13-week assignment$24,388

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

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Miami Gardens as they open.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Audiologist

Veterans Health Administration · Viera, FL

$75k–$117k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888563800
New this week
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Hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area

CMS lists 45 hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area, 13 of the 39 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baptist Hospital Of Miami
Miami, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
Weston, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Doctors Hospital
Coral Gables, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Memorial Hospital Miramar
Miramar, FL
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
Miami, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Broward Health Coral Springs
Coral Springs, FL
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Hca Florida Kendall Hospital
Miami, FL
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Homestead Hospital
Homestead, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Jupiter Medical Center
Jupiter, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus
Hialeah, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
North Miami, FL6 mi$47.20/hr62,202
Miramar, FL6 mi$47.20/hr143,242

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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 Miami Gardens, FL?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area have a median pay of $47.20 per hour, about $98,170 a year. The middle half earn between $43.08 and $51.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Miami Gardens a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ranks 250th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 80th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.

Where do speech-language pathologists work in Miami Gardens?

CMS lists 45 hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area, led by Baptist Hospital Of Miami. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Miami Gardens 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 Miami Gardens?

The federal per diem benchmark in Miami Gardens is $176 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,876 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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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

  1. SLP Speech Pathologist Home HealthPer diem
    $73.00–$82.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Pensacola, FL · posted today
  2. AudiologistPermanent
    $75k–$117k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Viera, FL · posted 2 days ago

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