Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

October 30, 2016

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Job Description

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) Evaluate hearing and speech/language test results, medical background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice and swallowing disorders. Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests and examinations to patients. Develop and implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders and or voice problems. Document the initial evaluation, treatment, progress and discharge of patients. Instruct patients in communication techniques and teach speech, muscle and breathing exercises. Monitor patients’ progress and adjust treatments accordingly.

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is $63659 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $96399. The lowest salary reported was $43439. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is $31.595 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $40.56. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $22.63. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $972 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $42,060 – $84,445
Florida – $37,269 – $76,678
Illinois – $40,197 – $70,566
New York – $40,042 – $73,808
Ohio – $43,786 – $77,279
Pennsylvania – $39,716 – $74,555
Texas – $41,469 – $81,947

These are the highest paying cities for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
New York, New York –
Chicago, Illinois –
Houston, Texas –
Dallas, Texas –
Boston, Massachusetts –
Seattle, Washington –
Atlanta, Georgia –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $63659 while in 2007 it was just $59036.24

Job Outlook

Gender Statistics

Related Jobs

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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 4% of Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)s were males while 96% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.

Past Jobs

Speech Therapist
$33,749 – $87,761
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
$24,056 – $60,079
Waiter/Waitress
$7,548 – $34,442

Future Jobs

Speech-Language Therapist
$39,313 – $97,650
Speech Pathologist
$40,917 – $100,528
Speech-Language Pathology Supervisor
$49,733 – $103,467