Speech-Language Pathologists
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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1,850 | $70,160 | $33.73 | |
| Alaska | 240 | $87,000 | $41.83 | |
| Arizona | 2,700 | $84,060 | $40.42 | |
| Arkansas | 1,590 | $77,240 | $37.13 | |
| California | 14,150 | $102,650 | $49.35 | |
| Colorado | 3,740 | $93,460 | $44.93 | |
| Connecticut | 2,010 | $94,010 | $45.20 | |
| Delaware | 510 | $85,120 | $40.92 | |
| District of Columbia | 360 | $98,240 | $47.23 | |
| Florida | 7,300 | $84,360 | $40.56 | |
| Georgia | 3,050 | $78,360 | $37.67 | |
| Hawaii | 220 | $100,120 | $48.14 | |
| Idaho | 800 | $74,580 | $35.86 | |
| Illinois | 7,710 | $82,590 | $39.71 | |
| Indiana | 2,680 | $80,610 | $38.76 | |
| Iowa | 1,210 | $74,610 | $35.87 | |
| Kansas | 1,380 | $74,100 | $35.63 | |
| Kentucky | 2,260 | $76,650 | $36.85 | |
| Louisiana | 1,590 | $79,310 | $38.13 | |
| Maine | 610 | $73,950 | $35.55 | |
| Maryland | 3,120 | $85,850 | $41.28 | |
| Massachusetts | 4,060 | $90,800 | $43.65 | |
| Michigan | 3,850 | $78,480 | $37.73 | |
| Minnesota | 3,440 | $77,610 | $37.31 | |
| Mississippi | 1,220 | $69,430 | $33.38 | |
| Missouri | 2,240 | $75,040 | $36.08 | |
| Montana | 310 | $75,600 | $36.35 | |
| Nebraska | 1,130 | $74,030 | $35.59 | |
| Nevada | 760 | $81,070 | $38.98 | |
| New Hampshire | 810 | $80,260 | $38.59 | |
| New Jersey | 5,440 | $98,270 | $47.24 | |
| New Mexico | 690 | $83,860 | $40.32 | |
| New York | 13,150 | $98,850 | $47.52 | |
| North Carolina | 4,960 | $72,690 | $34.95 | |
| North Dakota | 520 | $68,420 | $32.89 | |
| Ohio | 6,450 | $82,710 | $39.77 | |
| Oklahoma | 1,750 | $77,120 | $37.08 | |
| Oregon | 1,780 | $88,080 | $42.34 | |
| Pennsylvania | 5,640 | $84,630 | $40.69 | |
| Rhode Island | 440 | $88,170 | $42.39 | |
| South Carolina | 1,940 | $75,680 | $36.39 | |
| South Dakota | 390 | $63,300 | $30.44 | |
| Tennessee | 2,770 | $75,110 | $36.11 | |
| Texas | 13,370 | $82,940 | $39.88 | |
| Utah | 1,280 | $80,060 | $38.49 | |
| Vermont | 380 | $84,290 | $40.53 | |
| Virginia | 3,200 | $91,140 | $43.82 | |
| Washington | 2,780 | $89,740 | $43.15 | |
| West Virginia | 760 | $74,240 | $35.69 | |
| Wisconsin | 2,590 | $75,690 | $36.39 | |
| Wyoming | 300 | $72,660 | $34.93 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on the application of biomedical, psychological, and physical principles to the study of the scientific bases, development, and treatment of speech, language, hearing, and cognitive communication problems caused by disease, injury, or disability. Includes instruction in language science, hearing science, speech and voice science, biology of communication, behavioral linguistics, psychology, and applications to the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative strategies and technologies.
A program that prepares individuals to evaluate the speaking, language interpretation, and related physiological and cognitive capabilities of children and/or adults and develop treatment and rehabilitative solutions in consultation with clinicians and educators. Includes instruction in the anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing, biomechanics of swallowing and vocal articulation, communications disorders, psychology of auditory function and cognitive communication, language assessment and diagnostic techniques, and rehabilitative and management therapies.
An integrated program that prepares individuals to work as both audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Includes instruction in a variety of communication disorder studies, audiology, speech pathology, language acquisition, and the design and implementation of comprehensive therapeutic and rehabilitative solutions to communications problems.
Any instructional program in communications disorders sciences and services not listed above.
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$85,820 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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Master's degreeTypical education requirement
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Internship/residencyTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as speech-language pathologists.
- Less than high school 0%
- High school graduate 1%
- College dropout 1%
- Associate’s degree 1%
- Bachelor’s degree 10%
- Master’s degree 84%
- Doctorate degree 3%
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