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 Pinellas Park, FL
Pay for speech-language pathologists in the Pinellas Park area centers on $46.85 per hour, or about $97,440 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.10 and the upper quarter over $50.00. That ranks 87th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 108th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 21 hospitals in the Pinellas Park metro area. The free report below lists employers near Pinellas Park and what they pay.
- $46.85median pay per hour, Tampa
- $37–$50typical range per hour
- 1,440employed in the metro area
- 101cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Pinellas Park, FL
The metro median is in line with the Florida statewide median of $46.71 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 1,440 speech-language pathologists employed in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.37 | $73,570 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.10 | $77,170 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.85 | $97,440 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.00 | $104,000 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $54.39 | $113,130 | 19% above U.S. median |
How Pinellas Park ranks
- 87th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 108th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th 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 Pinellas Park
- Overall prices in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 26% above the U.S. average (index 125.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.85 median hour buys what $46.44 buys at the national price level, 1% above 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.
Get the Pinellas Park Speech-Language Pathologist pay report
Named employers near Pinellas Park, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportEstimate your Pinellas Park paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,687
- Per year: $84,330
- Per month: $7,028
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Pinellas Park
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $161 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,687 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,931 |
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 Pinellas Park as they open.
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Audiologist
Veterans Health Administration · Viera, FL
$75k–$117k/ year
New this week
For youUpdated weekly
170+ more Speech-Language Pathologist roles for you in Florida
Most are never shown on this page. Tell us your role and get the full list, with the pay on every one, in your inbox within 24 hours.
- Free
- No card
- Email only, no calls
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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area
CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area, 5 of the 17 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital Tampa, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth Zephyrhills Zephyrhills, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Morton Plant Hospital Clearwater, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Josephs Hospital Tampa, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Tampa Va Medical Center Tampa, FL | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth Tampa Tampa, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood Tampa, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Morton Plant North Bay Hospital New Port Richey, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| South Florida Baptist Hospital Plant City, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Anthonys Hospital Saint Petersburg, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largo, FL | 5 mi | $46.85/hr | 82,337 |
| St. Petersburg, FL | 8 mi | $46.85/hr | 267,102 |
| Bradenton, FL | 27 mi | $45.98/hr | 58,184 |
| Sarasota, FL | 37 mi | $45.98/hr | 57,764 |
| Lakeland, FL | 48 mi | $47.43/hr | 124,990 |
| Winter Haven, FL | 61 mi | $47.43/hr | 59,975 |
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 Pinellas Park
Pinellas Park city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make in Pinellas Park, FL?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area have a median pay of $46.85 per hour, about $97,440 a year. The middle half earn between $37.10 and $50.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Pinellas Park a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater ranks 108th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 87th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Where do speech-language pathologists work in Pinellas Park?
CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area, led by Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Pinellas Park 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 Pinellas Park?
The federal per diem benchmark in Pinellas Park is $161 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,687 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 Pinellas Park?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Pinellas Park and across Florida. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Pinellas Park.
Free for every candidate
What do employers near Pinellas Park pay speech-language pathologists? Get the report.
Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.
- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.
- 3Roles open for you right now
Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.
Get your free pay report
170+ Speech-Language Pathologist roles in Florida, sent free by email
Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.
Valorem Health Shift ReportFrom your recruiting team · [email protected]
Your SLP pay reportPinellas Park, 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.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.