Details Report for:
29-1127.00 - Speech-Language Pathologists
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.
Sample of reported job titles: Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist, Communication Specialist, Educational Speech-Language Clinician, Speech and Language Clinician, Speech and Language Specialist, Speech Pathologist, Speech Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Speech/Language Therapist, Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Analytical or scientific software — Avaaz Innovations Computerized Speech Research Environment CSRE; Language analysis software; Signal analysis software; Speech analysis software
- Computer based training software — Text to speech software
- Desktop communications software — Tadpoles
- Document management software — Dropbox
- Electronic mail software — Email software
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Medical software — Biofeedback software; Bungalow Software Aphasia Tutor; KayPENTAX Nasometer; Micro Video Voice Speech Training System (see all 10 examples)
- Music or sound editing software — Adobe Systems Adobe Audition; Apple Logic Pro
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Video creation and editing software — YouTube
- Voice recognition software — Words+ E Z Keys for Windows
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Adaptive communication switches for the physically challenged — Infrared switches; Jellybean switches; Sound switches; Touch switches
- Audiometers or accessories — Audiometers
- Audiometric booths or acoustic hearing test chambers — Sound booths
- Cassette players or recorders — Tape recorders
- Compact disk players or recorders — Compact disk CD players
- Desktop computers
- Digital cameras
- Digital voice recorders — Digital audio recorders
- Electromyography EMG units or accessories — Electromyographs EMG
- Flow sensors — Airflow measurement devices
- Hand held camcorders or video cameras — Handheld camcorders
- Headphones
- Keyboards — Alternative computer keyboards
- Microphones — Recording microphones
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers
- Personal computers
- Portable stereo systems — Compact stereo systems
- Pressure indicators — Subglottal air pressure measurement devices
- Scanners — Reading pens
- Sound measuring apparatus or decibel meter — Electroglottographs EGG; Laryngographs
- Speech mirror — Speech therapy mirrors
- Stroboscopes — Diagnostic stroboscopes; Digital video stroboscopy systems; Video stroboscopes
- Tablet computers — Dynamic display devices
- Televisions — Closed circuit television systems
- Video cassette players or recorders — Video cassette recorders VCR
- Voice synthesizers for the physically challenged — Augmentative communication devices; Therapeutic voice synthesizers
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
- Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.
- Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
- Maintain medical facility records.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
- Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
- Prepare healthcare training materials.
- Process healthcare paperwork.
- Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
- Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.
- Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
- Test patient hearing.
- Supervise patient care personnel.
- Present medical research reports.
- Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
- Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
- Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
- Develop health assessment methods or programs.
- Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.
- Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed |
Education | Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). |
Related Experience | Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job. |
Job Training | Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training. |
Job Zone Examples | These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include pharmacists, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, neurologists, and veterinarians. |
SVP Range | (8.0 and above) |
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Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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21-1022.00 | Healthcare Social Workers ![]() |
21-1091.00 | Health Education Specialists ![]() |
25-1071.00 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary ![]() |
25-1072.00 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary ![]() |
25-1122.00 | Communications Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1192.00 | Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-2058.00 | Special Education Teachers, Secondary School |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $38.04 hourly, $79,120 annual |
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Employment (2019) | 162,600 employees |
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Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 13,700 |
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Top industries (2019) | Health Care and Social Assistance (52% employed in this sector)
Educational Services (38%)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
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