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Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

SLPs assess and treat communication, language, feeding and swallowing across pediatric and adult caseloads, in schools, clinics and medical settings.

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Advertised pay: $72k – $108k
Credential: State licensure; ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) usually required or preferred
Live roles: None open today

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What is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), and what does the role pay?

SLPs assess and treat communication, language, feeding and swallowing across pediatric and adult caseloads, in schools, clinics and medical settings. The credential is State licensure; ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) usually required or preferred, issued by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and state licensing boards. Across the roles we recruit, SLP pay is typically advertised between $72k – $108k, with setting and caseload moving the figure more than tenure. Our second-largest search area and structurally short nationwide. School-based caseloads and pediatric feeding are the hardest to fill; teletherapy has widened the candidate pool but not closed the gap.

What the role does

Evaluate speech, language, fluency, voice and swallowing
Write and deliver treatment plans and IEP goals
Support AAC assessment and implementation
Manage feeding and dysphagia caseloads in medical settings
Coach families and teaching staff on carryover
Supervise SLPAs and clinical fellows

Credential and route in

State licensure; ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) usually required or preferred · American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and state licensing boards

1Master's degree from a CAA-accredited program
2Supervised clinical practicum hours
3Pass the Praxis examination in speech-language pathology
4Clinical Fellowship (typically 36 weeks full time)
5State licensure, plus teacher certification for some school districts

Advertised pay

Advertised SLP pay ranges in the United States
Career stage	Advertised pay	What typically sits behind it
Entry	$72k	Newly credentialed, supervised caseload
Mid-career	$88k	Full caseload, independent, some supervision of others
Senior	$108k	Lead or multi-site scope, clinical quality ownership

Ranges reflect what we typically see advertised on roles we recruit for in the US. They are a market guide, not a survey, and vary by setting, caseload and experience. Last reviewed August 2026. For federal wage and outlook data, see the Bureau of Labor Statistics occupation page.

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Where SLPs work

School districts and contract school services · Pediatric outpatient clinics · Skilled nursing facilities · Hospitals and acute rehab · Early intervention · Teletherapy

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Demand right now

Our second-largest search area and structurally short nationwide. School-based caseloads and pediatric feeding are the hardest to fill; teletherapy has widened the candidate pool but not closed the gap.

Hiring SLPs?

SLP offers are won on caseload cap, paperwork time and whether CFs are genuinely supported. School contracts also need clarity on stipends and the school-year calendar.

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Live SLP roles

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Questions we get asked

Can I work as an SLP in another state?: Yes, but you need that state's license. The ASLP-IC interstate compact is live in a growing number of states and makes multi-state practice far quicker where both states participate.
Are school SLP roles paid on a teacher scale?: Often, yes, with the school-year calendar and sometimes a stipend. Contract agency roles usually pay hourly at a higher rate but without district benefits. We show both so you can compare properly.