Speech-Language Pathologist Career

Job 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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Speech-Language Pathologist Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$78,210

Median Hourly Wage

$37.60*

Total Employed Nationally

135,980


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.