Speech-Language Pathologists

Allied Health Professionals • Healthcare & Medical Careers

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.

Typical Salary (Median)
$95,410
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$95,840
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
178,790
Education Required
Master's degree
BLS Code: 291127

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Speech-Language Pathologists earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Speech-Language Pathologists (2024)

10th Percentile
$60,480
25th Percentile
$75,310
75th Percentile
$112,510
90th Percentile
$132,850

Top Industries

Industries with the most Speech-Language Pathologists positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
178,790
$95,840 avg
2
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
103,450
$101,660 avg
3
Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance
95,310
$102,920 avg
4
Federal, State, and Local Government, including Schools, Hospitals, and the USPS
75,340
$87,840 avg
5
Sector 61 - Educational Services
75,020
$86,520 avg

Work Environment

Schools Clinic Hospital

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Speech-Language Pathologists professionals work in healthcare & medical careers, specifically in allied health professionals. This role typically requires master's degree and offers a median salary of $95,410.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Speech-Language Pathologists is rated as High. Currently, there are approximately 178,790 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

speech therapist SLP speech pathologist

Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.