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Speech-Language Pathologists

Also known as: Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist, Communication Specialist, Educational Speech-Language Clinician, Language Pathologist, Oral Therapist, Speech and Hearing Clinic Director, Speech and Language Clinician, Speech and Language Specialist, Speech Correction Consultant, Speech Language Pathologist

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.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Doctoral/Professional Degree81%
Level 919%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None36%
Up to 1 month1%
1-3 months2%
6 months - 1 year23%
1-2 years27%
2-4 years11%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None12%
Up to 1 month4%
1-3 months11%
3-6 months35%
6 months - 1 year17%
1-2 years14%
2-4 years6%

How AI Impacts Each Task

24 tasks analyzed

Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.

Develop or implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, or inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.

Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid or billing records or caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.

Participate in and write reports for meetings regarding patients' progress, such as individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings, in-service meetings, or intervention assistance team meetings.

Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, or medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, or swallowing disorders.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

DependabilityConcern for OthersIntegrityCooperationAdaptability/FlexibilityAttention to DetailSelf ControlInitiativeAchievement/EffortIndependencePersistenceStress Tolerance

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$95,410

per year

Mean Wage

$95,840

per year

Employment

179K

workers

Wage Range

$60,480 - $132,850

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$60,480Median: $95,410$132,850
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