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.
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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 |