Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Tampa, FL
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The median speech-language pathologist in the Tampa area earns $96,580 a year ($46.43 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($97,870) and 3% below the Florida median ($99,990). Half of the 1,710 speech-language pathologists there earn between $82,290 and $104,490.
| Annual pay | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,310 | $69,970 | $62,900 |
| 25th percentile | $82,290 | $83,120 | $77,730 |
| Median | $96,580 | $99,990 | $97,870 |
| 75th percentile | $104,490 | $105,460 | $114,570 |
| 90th percentile | $121,960 | $122,050 | $134,160 |
| Average | $95,020 | $96,710 | $98,170 |
| Jobs | 1,710 | 10,080 | 183,390 |
Tampa, FL ranks 31st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($132,720).
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- Miami, FL: $101,590
- Jacksonville, FL: $99,830
- Orlando, FL: $97,900
- San Jose, CA: $132,720
- San Francisco, CA: $130,850
- Sacramento, CA: $126,360
- San Diego, CA: $119,690
- Riverside, CA: $118,560
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.