Disciplines / SLPA
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
SLPAs deliver speech and language treatment to plan under SLP supervision, carrying much of the direct therapy load in schools and pediatric clinics.
- Advertised pay
- $25/hr – $40/hr
- Credential
- State SLPA licensure or registration; ASHA SLPA certification in some states
- Live roles
- 4 open now
What is a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA), and what does the role pay?
What the role does
- Deliver treatment sessions written by the supervising SLP
- Document progress and session data
- Prepare materials and support AAC use
- Support classroom carryover and family practice
Credential and route in
State SLPA licensure or registration; ASHA SLPA certification in some states · State licensing boards, with ASHA SLPA certification available nationally
- 1Associate degree in an SLPA program, or a bachelor's in communication sciences and disorders
- 2Supervised field experience hours
- 3State licensure or registration
- 4Ongoing SLP supervision at the required ratio
Advertised pay
| Career stage | Advertised pay | What typically sits behind it |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | $25/hr | Newly credentialed, supervised caseload |
| Mid-career | $32/hr | Full caseload, independent, some supervision of others |
| Senior | $40/hr | 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.
Where SLPAs work
School districts · Pediatric outpatient clinics · Early intervention · Teletherapy
Specialties
- School-based servicesDistrict-employed and contract services across special education: evaluations, IEP-aligned therapy, behavior support and school mental health.
- Early interventionBirth-to-three programs delivering developmental, speech, occupational and behavioral support in homes and community settings.
- Pediatric therapyOutpatient pediatric speech, occupational and physical therapy clinics, frequently multidisciplinary alongside ABA.
- Telehealth and virtual careRemote therapy, teletherapy, telepsychiatry and remote supervision across state lines, delivered by platforms and traditional providers alike.
Demand right now
Rising sharply as districts and clinics restructure caseloads around a supervising SLP with SLPA delivery.
Hiring SLPAs?
SLPA models only work when supervision time is scheduled and protected. We check that before listing the role.
Submit a roleLive SLPA roles
SLPA Jobs in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN - Pediatric Clinic
SLPA role in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, paying $28.00 - $36.00 per hour, offering a clinic-based caseload with supervision built into the schedule rather than squeezed around it. Take a Seat People recruits this role directly with the employer, and we confirm caseload, supervision and pay in writing before the job goes live.
- Employer
- Confidential SLPA provider — Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
- Location
- Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
- Advertised pay
- $28.00 - $36.00 per hour
- Contract
- full time · SLPA
SLPA Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO - School Contract
SLPA role in Colorado Springs, Colorado, paying $31.50 - $40.50 per hour, offering a school-year contract with a fixed caseload and no evening work. Take a Seat People recruits this role directly with the employer, and we confirm caseload, supervision and pay in writing before the job goes live.
- Employer
- Confidential SLPA provider — Colorado Springs, CO
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Advertised pay
- $31.50 - $40.50 per hour
- Contract
- full time · SLPA
SLPA Jobs in Atlanta, GA - School Contract
SLPA role in Atlanta, Georgia, paying $28.00 - $36.00 per hour, offering a school-year contract with a fixed caseload and no evening work. Take a Seat People recruits this role directly with the employer, and we confirm caseload, supervision and pay in writing before the job goes live.
- Employer
- Confidential SLPA provider — Atlanta, GA
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Advertised pay
- $28.00 - $36.00 per hour
- Contract
- full time · SLPA
SLPA Jobs in Orlando, FL - School Contract
SLPA role in Orlando, Florida, paying $28.00 - $36.00 per hour, offering a school-year contract with a fixed caseload and no evening work. Take a Seat People recruits this role directly with the employer, and we confirm caseload, supervision and pay in writing before the job goes live.
- Employer
- Confidential SLPA provider — Orlando, FL
- Location
- Orlando, FL
- Advertised pay
- $28.00 - $36.00 per hour
- Contract
- full time · SLPA
Questions we get asked
- Do SLPA requirements differ by state?
- Considerably. Some states license SLPAs, some register them, and supervision ratios differ. Check the state board before you accept a role across state lines.
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