Speech Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$50-$55/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
Competitive Salary
- Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist (Full-Time, 7.5 hours per day)
- Location: North Fort Myers, FL
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract
Schedule & Duration
- Start Date: December 9, 2026
- End Date: End of ESY (Extended School Year) — with strong potential for extension
- 7.5 hours per day, Monday–Friday
Responsibilities
- Provide speech and language therapy services to students across grade levels
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with IEP goals
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to support student success
- Document progress and maintain compliance with district and state requirements
- Adapt therapy strategies to meet diverse student needs
Qualifications
- Current Florida SLP license (required)
- ASHA certification preferred
- Experience in school-based settings strongly preferred
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Bi-weekly payroll through agency
- Supportive team environment
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 57% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,764 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $104k–$114k | Speech-Language Pathology median $104k (middle half $96k–$116k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$106k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Florida | 450 active | 6,982 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 57% no call · 38% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 2% offer loan repayment471 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,521 in the last 30 days | 1,411 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$109k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs
23 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
23 jobs · 17 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
19 jobs · 17 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Speech Language Pathologist, SLP
Kalesta Healthcare Group · Sacramento, California
Pediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist
MultiCare Health System · Federal Way, Washington
Speech Language Pathologist, SLP
$65-$75/hrSpeech Language Pathologist, SLP
$65-$75/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,764 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in North Fort Myers
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $316k
- Typical market rent
- $1,550/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 102.3
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.