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

$95,840

Median Hourly Wage

$46.08*

Total Employed Nationally

178,790


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.