Career Profile
Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults.
General Information
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 Pathologists
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 54 openings per year are projected for Speech-Language Pathologists.
Employment Change
Employment for Speech-Language Pathologists is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 20.8% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $40.78/hour. Entry level workers are paid $32.39, while experienced workers are paid $47.68. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 480 Speech-Language Pathologists in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 580.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Speech-Language Pathologists are Elementary and Secondary Schools, Offices of Other Health Practitioners, and General Medical and Surgical Hospitals.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Speech-Language Pathologists include English Language, Education and Training, and Customer and Personal Service.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Speech-Language Pathologists is Postgraduate degree. 100% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.