MO · Florissant · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Florissant, MO

Pay for speech-language pathologists in the Florissant area centers on $40.46 per hour, or about $84,160 a year. The lower quarter earns under $32.30 and the upper quarter over $48.34. The CMS hospital directory lists 25 hospitals in the Florissant metro area. That ranks 198th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 210th of 328 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Florissant.

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Who is hiring speech-language pathologists near Florissant

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
BrightSpring Health Services1$51.44
Select Medical1$37.97

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Florissant, MO

The metro median is in line with the Missouri statewide median of $40.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 1,540 speech-language pathologists employed in the St. Louis metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$26.64$55,41042% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$32.30$67,18030% below U.S. median
Median$40.46$84,16012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.34$100,5505% above U.S. median
Top 10%$52.64$109,49015% above U.S. median

How Florissant ranks

  • 198th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 210th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 7 Missouri 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 Florissant

  • Overall prices in St. Louis run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.46 median hour buys what $42.55 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Florissant paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,457
  • Per year: $72,828
  • Per month: $6,069

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

Travel assignment per diem in Florissant

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$150
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,652
13-week assignment$21,476

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).

Hospitals in the St. Louis area

CMS lists 25 hospitals in the St. Louis area, 12 of the 20 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Saint Louis, MO
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
St Louis-John Cochran Va Medical Center
St. Louis, MO
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Alton Memorial Hospital
Alton, IL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Christian Hospital Northeast
Saint Louis, MO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Hshs St Elizabeth's Hospital
O Fallon, IL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy Hospital St Louis
Saint Louis, MO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy Hospital Washington
Washington, MO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Osf Saint Anthony's Health Center
Alton, IL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No
Progress West Hospital
Ofallon, MO
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
St. Charles, MO10 mi$40.46/hr72,458
St. Louis, MO12 mi$40.46/hr279,695
Springfield, IL78 mi$39.68/hr112,949
Decatur, IL104 mi$37.82/hr68,763
Columbia, MO108 mi$45.98/hr130,900
Bloomington, IL136 mi$39.69/hr79,232

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Missouri · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Missouri

Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Missouri requires for your role with the Missouri licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Missouri taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Florissant, MO?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the St. Louis metro area have a median pay of $40.46 per hour, about $84,160 a year. The middle half earn between $32.30 and $48.34 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

St. Louis ranks 210th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 198th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Florissant?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the St. Louis area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Florissant.

Do I need a Missouri license to work in Florissant as a speech-language pathologist?

Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Missouri requires for your role with the Missouri 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 Florissant?

The federal per diem benchmark in Florissant is $150 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,652 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

  • St. Louis Children's HopsitalSt. Louis, MO · 1 wage offer$42.15/ hr$42–$42
  • School District of Kansas City 33Kansas City, MO · 1 wage offer$25.91/ hr$26–$26
  • AmedisysButler, GA · 3 postings$73.50/ hr$49–$85
  • BrightSpring Health ServicesESCONDIDO, CA · 7 postings$62.50/ hr$60–$65

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2What they are offering now

Low$36Median$49.00High$62

203 SLP postings with published pay in the US, 154 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 SLP roles

  1. AudiologistPermanent
    $90k–$116k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Leonard Wood, MO · posted 3 days ago
  2. Speech Language Pathologist Part time $10K Sign on BonusPermanent
    $37.50–$48.75/ hour
    Amedisys · Springfield, MO · posted 30+ days ago

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