FL · West Palm Beach · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in West Palm Beach, FL

Speech-Language Pathologists in the West Palm Beach 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 3 hospitals in West Palm Beach. Tell us your role and we email current openings near West Palm Beach.

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1 more open role from employers in West Palm Beach. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 22 days ago

Speech Therapist FT

Tenet Healthcare · West Palm Beach, FL

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  • Rehab (Speech Therapy)
  • Req 101066509856
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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach 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.

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What your pay buys in West Palm Beach

  • 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.

Estimate your West Palm Beach paycheck

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 West Palm Beach

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$184
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,890
13-week assignment$24,570

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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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Audiologist

Veterans Health Administration · Viera, FL

$75k–$117k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888563800
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Hospitals in West Palm Beach

CMS lists 3 hospitals in West Palm Beach, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
W Palm Beach Va Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Good Samaritan Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
St Mary's Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
Acute careFor-profit1 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
Palm Beach Gardens, FL8 mi$47.20/hr63,284
Wellington, FL11 mi$47.20/hr63,258

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.

Florida state guide

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Common questions

How much do speech-language pathologists make in West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in West Palm Beach, led by W Palm Beach Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach?

The federal per diem benchmark in West Palm Beach is $184 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,890 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 West Palm Beach?

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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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