FL · St. Cloud · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in St. Cloud, FL

Speech-Language Pathologists in the St. Cloud area earn a median of $41.80 per hour, about $86,940 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $31.64 and $48.61. That ranks 165th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 252nd of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud. Tell us your role and we email current openings near St. Cloud.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in St. Cloud, FL

The metro median is 11% below the Florida statewide median of $46.71 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 980 speech-language pathologists employed in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.61).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$27.03$56,22041% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.64$65,81031% below U.S. median
Median$41.80$86,9409% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.61$101,1106% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.68$107,49013% above U.S. median

How St. Cloud ranks

  • 165th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 252nd of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 17th 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 St. Cloud

  • Overall prices in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% above the U.S. average (index 123.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $41.80 median hour buys what $41.22 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$1,505
  • Per year: $75,240
  • Per month: $6,270
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in St. Cloud

ItemFederal 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).

Open Speech-Language Pathologist roles in Florida

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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 St. Cloud

CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Orlando Health St Cloud Hospital
Saint Cloud, FL
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Blackberry Center - Oglethorpe Of Orlando
Saint Cloud, FL
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

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
Kissimmee, FL9 mi$41.80/hr84,756
Orlando, FL12 mi$41.80/hr334,854
Winter Haven, FL30 mi$47.43/hr59,975
Melbourne, FL39 mi$27.81/hr87,561
Palm Bay, FL42 mi$27.81/hr142,023
Lakeland, FL43 mi$47.43/hr124,990

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 St. Cloud, FL?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area have a median pay of $41.80 per hour, about $86,940 a year. The middle half earn between $31.64 and $48.61 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is St. Cloud a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford ranks 252nd of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 165th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Where do speech-language pathologists work in St. Cloud?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud, led by Orlando Health St Cloud Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud?

The federal per diem benchmark in St. Cloud 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.

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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

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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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