Per diemPosted 7 days ago
SLP Speech Pathologist Home Health
Amedisys · Port Orange, FL
$67.00–$85.00/ hour
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Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Palm Coast, FL
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Palm Coast area earn a median of $45.54 per hour, about $94,730 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $35.08 and $48.94. That ranks 109th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 121st of 328 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Palm Coast and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Palm Coast.
- $45.54median pay per hour, Deltona
- $35–$49typical range per hour
- 230employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 3% below the Florida statewide median of $46.71 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 230 speech-language pathologists employed in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach 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% | $28.10 | $58,450 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $35.08 | $72,970 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Median | $45.54 | $94,730 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.94 | $101,800 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $51.23 | $106,560 | 12% above U.S. median |
How Palm Coast ranks
- 109th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 121st of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 12th 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 Palm Coast
- Overall prices in Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach run 1% below the U.S. average (index 99.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $45.54 median hour buys what $45.83 buys at the national price level, in line with 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.
Estimate your Palm Coast paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,639
- Per year: $81,972
- Per month: $6,831
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Palm Coast
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).
Hospitals in Palm Coast
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Palm Coast, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth Palm Coast Palm Coast, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway Palm Coast, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona Beach, FL | 25 mi | $45.54/hr | 86,015 |
| Port Orange, FL | 32 mi | $45.54/hr | 66,556 |
| Sanford, FL | 52 mi | $41.80/hr | 66,919 |
| Ocala, FL | 60 mi | $44.87/hr | 70,251 |
| Apopka, FL | 60 mi | $41.80/hr | 62,777 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 61 mi | $45.63/hr | 1,009,833 |
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 Palm Coast, FL?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area have a median pay of $45.54 per hour, about $94,730 a year. The middle half earn between $35.08 and $48.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Palm Coast a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach ranks 121st of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 109th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Palm Coast?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Palm Coast.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Palm Coast 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 Palm Coast?
The federal per diem benchmark in Palm Coast is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place speech-language pathologists in Palm Coast?
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Your SLP pay reportPalm Coast, 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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