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Speech Pathologist Salary

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Updated: 10 May 2013

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Speech Pathologist 2013 Total Pay (?

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$41,822 - $101,244

(Median)

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MEDIAN: $64,051

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$50K	$100K	$150K
Salary	$38,939 - $77,688
Bonus	$0.00 - $1,941
Profit Sharing	$52.50 - $8,500
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$41,822 - $101,244
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 10 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 407

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Speech Pathologist Job Listings

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

May 16

Children's Therapy Center, PSC - Louisville, KY

We seek experienced Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) for growth-oriented positions in a positive work environment. Pediatric experience required... - Indeed

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Speech Language Pathologist - SLP

Feb 07

Renewal Rehab - Oak Lawn, IL

Renewal Rehab has immediate openings for Speech Therapists. We are seeking therapists for our skilled nursing facilities in Oak Lawn and Burbank. We have... - Indeed

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CFY - Speech Pathologist

Apr 22

Diversicare Therapy Services - Camden, AR

for a Full-time Speech Language Pathologist in Camden... licensed in the state of Arkansas as a Speech Language Pathologist. CFYs may also be considered. Please... - Indeed

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Speech Pathologist Tasks

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

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Companies and Industries for Speech Pathologist Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Public K-12 Education	$38,780 - $70,788
Health Care	$40,148 - $72,729
Speech Therapist's Office	$39,815 - $71,054
Education	$38,471 - $69,966
Nursing Home	$39,785 - $70,885

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Key Statistics for Speech Pathologist Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 94%			Male 6%
Salary:	$49,125 - $65,700			$62,774 - $78,500

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

30%

5-9 years

19%

10-19 years

26%

20 years or more

20%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Master of Science (MS), Speech Pathology	$39,230 - $78,047
Master of Arts (MA), Speech Pathology	$35,394 - $77,745
Master of Science (MS), Speech Pathology & Audiology	$40,268 - $66,952
Master of Arts (MA), Communicative Disorders	$51,456 - $75,497
Master of Science (MS), Communicative Disorders	$53,000 - $65,434

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 69%		Dental: 58%
	Vision: 42%		None: 27%

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Career Path for Speech Pathologist Jobs

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Speech Pathologist

Salary Range

$41,822 - $101,244

	Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) $40,166 - $91,077
	Senior Speech Pathologist $58,884 - $111,739
	Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) $24,161 - $59,949