DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists
Occupational Description:
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.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Northeast Minnesota | 140 | 28 | $37.18/hr | $1.58/hr | $28.07/hr | $31.50/hr | $34.90/hr | $38.30/hr | $47.80/hr |
| Minnesota | 3,240 | 321 | $37.75/hr | $0.57/hr | $26.45/hr | $31.06/hr | $36.57/hr | $44.07/hr | $51.56/hr |
| U S | 154,360 | 2,470 | $39.84/hr | $0.24/hr | $24.21/hr | $30.09/hr | $38.43/hr | $48.27/hr | $58.90/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2020 - 2030 | |
| Physical Therapists | 290 | $40.75/hr | 9.3% |
| Health Educators | 140 | $24.20/hr | N/A |
| Occupational Therapists | 130 | $35.84/hr | 4.2% |
| Respiratory Therapists | 100 | $30.12/hr | 20.6% |
| Recreational Therapists | N/A | $31.66/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Speech-Language Pathologists
- Administers hearing or speech/language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment.
- Records and maintains reports of speech or hearing research or treatments.
- Advises educators or other medical staff on speech or hearing topics.
- Participates in conferences or training to update or share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technology.
- Refers clients to additional medical or educational services if needed.
- Counsels and instructs clients in techniques to improve speech or hearing impairment, including sign language or lip-reading.
- Evaluates hearing and speech/language test results and medical or background information to determine hearing or speech impairment and treatment.
- Conducts or directs research and reports findings on speech or hearing topics to develop procedures, technology, or treatments.
