Speech-Language Pathologist
Code: 29-1127.00
Also known as: Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist, Communication Specialist, Educational Speech-Language Clinician, Speech Pathologist, Speech Therapist, Speech and Language Clinician, Speech and Language Specialist, Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Speech/Language Therapist, Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped
Description: Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.
Typical wages
| 10% | $50,370 |
| 25% | $62,790 |
| Median | $80,480 |
| 75% | $101,110 |
| 90% | $122,790 |
| 10% | $24.22 |
| 25% | $30.19 |
| Median | $38.69 |
| 75% | $48.61 |
| 90% | $59.04 |
Projected employment
| Estimated Employment (2019 year) |
162,600 |
| Projected Employment (2029 year) |
203,100 |
| Percent Change | +0 % |
| Projected Annual Job Openings | 13,700 |