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Speech-Language Pathologists

Role Overview

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.

Recommended Majors

Communication Sciences and Disorders, General. Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
California	$116,000
New York	$108,870
Hawaii	$108,230
Colorado	$108,070
District of Columbia	$106,950
New Mexico	$104,910
Oregon	$104,230
Washington	$102,450
Massachusetts	$101,790
New Jersey	$101,600
Delaware	$101,030
Nevada	$100,840
Rhode Island	$100,680
Maryland	$100,560
Connecticut	$100,550

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Median Annual Salary

$95,410

Projected Growth (10yr)

+15.0%

Avg. annual openings

13.3k

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