Speech-Language Pathologists salary
in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Middle 50%
- $82,290–$104,490
- vs U.S. median
- -1%
- Metro rank
- #64 of 171
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro earn a median of $96,580 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,710 jobs (May 2025). That is 1% below the U.S. median of $97,870 and 3% below the FL statewide median of $99,990. It ranks #64 of 171 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,710 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Speech-Language Pathologists pay in other FL metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $101,590 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $101,310 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $99,940 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $99,830 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $97,900 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $97,650 |
| Gainesville, FL | $96,230 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $94,950 |
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Questions
What is the average Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Tampa?
The BLS median is $96,580 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,710 jobs pay between $82,290 and $104,490. The 10th percentile is $76,310 and the 90th is $121,960.
Is Tampa a high-paying metro for Speech-Language Pathologists?
That is 1% below the U.S. median of $97,870 and 3% below the FL statewide median of $99,990. It ranks #64 of 171 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Speech-Language Pathologists make an hour in Tampa?
About $46.43 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $96,580 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $39.56–$50.24 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.