$36.41
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$29.27
MEDIAN
$36.41
90%
$48.81
The average hourly pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is $36.41
Hourly Rate
$29 - $49
Bonus
$20 - $3k
Total Pay
$59k - $98k
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What Do Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)s Do?
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) 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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Gender Breakdown
Female
94.0%
Male
6.0%
This data is based on 232 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
76%
Dental
69%
Vision
59%
None