[Core] [53% incumbents] Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
  DWAs: Maintain medical records.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
  DWAs: Implement therapeutic programs to improve patient functioning.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.
  DWAs: Prepare medical reports or documents.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
  DWAs: Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use. | Maintain medical records. | Perform clerical work in medical settings.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Select or prepare speech-language instructional materials.
  DWAs: Develop patient therapy programs.

[Supplemental] [53% incumbents] Test or maintain equipment to ensure correct performance.
  DWAs: Monitor medical equipment to ensure proper functioning.

[Supplemental] [53% incumbents] Conduct in-service training sessions, or family and community education programs.
  DWAs: Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.

[Supplemental] [53% incumbents] Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of speech-language research projects.
  DWAs: Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists. | Assist engineers or scientists with research.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
  DWAs: Implement therapeutic programs to improve patient functioning.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Prepare charts, graphs, or other visual displays to communicate clients' performance information.
  DWAs: Prepare medical reports or documents.

[Core] [50% incumbents] Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.
  DWAs: Administer screening tests to determine abilities or treatment needs.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:4.55 lvl:4.89) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Education and Training (imp:4.15 lvl:4.35) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.68 lvl:4.36) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Psychology (imp:3.61 lvl:3.95) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.38 lvl:3.65) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Administrative (imp:3.36 lvl:3.97) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.76 lvl:2.59) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.57 lvl:2.33) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Administration and Management (imp:2.40 lvl:1.91) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Communications and Media (imp:2.39 lvl:1.98) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.19 lvl:1.35) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Telecommunications (imp:1.93 lvl:0.79) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.83 lvl:1.21) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Foreign Language (imp:1.81 lvl:1.34) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Law and Government (imp:1.74 lvl:1.32) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Mathematics (imp:1.69 lvl:1.50) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.58 lvl:0.93) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.47 lvl:1.03) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Biology (imp:1.36) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.34) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.33) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Geography (imp:1.17) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  History and Archeology (imp:1.17) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.12) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Production and Processing (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Chemistry (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Transportation (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Food Production (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Physics (imp:1.03) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Design (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Mechanical (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Speech Recognition (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Information Ordering (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Memorization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Visualization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Depth Perception (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Sound Localization (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.59 lvl:5.03) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Getting Information (imp:4.45 lvl:4.02) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.22 lvl:4.82) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.16 lvl:3.29) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.01 lvl:4.17) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.01 lvl:4.79) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.00 lvl:4.28) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.93 lvl:4.62) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.90 lvl:4.41) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.72 lvl:4.12) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.72 lvl:4.50) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.57 lvl:3.31) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.57 lvl:3.66) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.53 lvl:3.02) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.48 lvl:3.22) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.42 lvl:3.69) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Working with Computers (imp:3.41 lvl:2.95) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Processing Information (imp:3.27 lvl:3.58) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.24 lvl:3.93) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.08 lvl:3.40) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.85 lvl:2.98) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.85 lvl:3.08) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.76 lvl:2.32) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.75 lvl:2.70) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.57 lvl:2.03) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.55 lvl:1.97) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.36 lvl:1.92) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.33 lvl:2.46) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.30 lvl:1.68) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.30 lvl:2.47) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.30 lvl:1.94) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.15 lvl:1.42) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.12 lvl:1.59) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.82 lvl:1.35) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.57) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:1.53 lvl:0.88) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.52) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.48) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.46 lvl:0.74) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.20) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.02) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.70) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:2.55) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Empathy (imp:2.54) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Social Orientation (imp:2.24) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.10) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Optimism (imp:2.02) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:2.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Sincerity (imp:1.87) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Self-Control (imp:1.73) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Perseverance (imp:1.67) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.53) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.52) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Humility (imp:1.22) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.17) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.16) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.10) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Optimism (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.97) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Adaptability (imp:0.95) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Innovation (imp:0.87) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Initiative (imp:0.83) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.36) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Persuasion (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 109,740
  annual_median    : $48,430
  annual_pct10     : $34,770
  annual_pct25     : $39,470
  annual_pct75     : $59,710
  annual_pct90     : $71,470
  annual_mean      : $50,810
  hourly_median    : $23.28

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($73,590)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($26,660)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.760x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   62,340  median: $  45,600
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   19,100  median: $  57,720
  Educational Services                     emp:   12,630  median: $  49,390
  Retail Trade                             emp:    1,400  median: $  52,340
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,300  median: $  38,430
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      860  median: $  38,270
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      500  median: $  55,760
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:      400  median: $  57,400
  Manufacturing                            emp:      370  median: $  64,040
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:      310  median: $  34,240

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (12 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   62,340  median: $  45,600
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   19,100  median: $  57,720
  Educational Services                     emp:   12,630  median: $  49,390
  Retail Trade                             emp:    1,400  median: $  52,340
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,300  median: $  38,430
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      860  median: $  38,270
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      500  median: $  55,760
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:      400  median: $  57,400
  Manufacturing                            emp:      370  median: $  64,040
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:      310  median: $  34,240

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Speech–language pathology, also known as speech and language pathology or logopedics, is a healthcare and academic discipline concerning the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of communication disorders, including expressive and mixed receptive-expressive language disorders, voice disorders, speech sound disorders, speech disfluency, pragmatic language impairments, and social communication difficulties, as well as swallowing disorders across the lifespan.
The field of speech-language pathology is practiced by a clinician known as a speech–language pathologist (SLP) or a speech and language therapist (SLT).
It is an allied health profession regulated by professional state licensing boards in the United States of America, and Speech Pathology Australia.
The American Speech–Language–Hearing Association (ASHA) monitors state laws, lobbies, and advocates for SLPs.


== History ==
The development of speech-language pathology into a profession took different paths in the various regions of the world. Three identifiable trends influenced the evolution of speech-language pathology in the United States during the late 19th century to early 20th century: the elocution movement, scientific revolution, and the rise of professionalism. Groups of "speech correctionists" formed in the early 1900s. The American Academy of Speech Correction was founded in 1925, which became ASHA in 1978.


== Profession ==
Speech–language pathologists (SLPs) provide a wide range of services, mainly on an individual basis, but also as support for families, support groups, and providing information for the general public. SLPs work to assess levels of communication needs, make diagnoses based on the assessments, and then treat the diagnoses or address the needs. Speech/language services begin with initial screening for communication or swallowing disorders and continue with assessment and diagnosis, consultation for the provision of advice regarding management, intervention, and treatment, and providing counseling and other followup services for these disorders. Services are provided in the following areas:

Developmental language and early feeding neurodevelopment and prevention;
Cognitive aspects of communication (e.g., attention, memory, problem-solving, executive functions);
Speech (phonation, articulation, fluency, resonance, and voice including aeromechanical components of respiration);
Language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatic/social aspects of communication) including comprehension and expression in oral, written, graphic, and manual modalities; language processing; preliteracy and language-based literacy skills, phonological awareness;
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for individuals with severe language and communication impairments;
Swallowing or other upper aerodigestive functions such as infant feeding and aeromechanical events (evaluation of esophageal function is for the purpose of referral to medical professionals);
Voice (hoarseness, dysphonia), poor vocal volume (hypophonia), abnormal (e.g., rough, breathy, strained) vocal quality. Research demonstrates voice therapy to be especially helpful with certain patient populations; individuals with Parkinson's Disease often develop voice issues as a result of their disease.
Sensory awareness related to communication, swallowing, or other upper aerodigestive functions.
Speech, language, and swallowing disorders result from a variety of causes, such as a stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, a cleft palate, cerebral palsy, or emotional issues.
A common misconception is that speech–language pathology is restricted to the treatment of articulation disorders (e.g., helping English-speaking individuals enunciate the traditionally difficult r) or the treatment of individuals who stutter but, in fact, speech–language pathology is concerned with a broad scope of speech, language, literacy, swallowing, and voice issues involved in communication, some of which include:

Word-finding and other semantic issues, either as a result of a specific language impairment (SLI) such as a language delay or as a secondary characteristic of a more general issue such as dementia.
Social communication difficulties involving how people communicate or interact with others (pragmatics).
Language impairments, including difficulties creating sentences that are grammatical (syntax) and modifying word meaning (morphology).
Literacy impairments (reading and writing) related to the letter-to-sound relationship (phonics), the word-to-meaning relationship (semantics), and understanding the ideas presented in a text (reading comprehension).
Voice difficulties, such as a raspy voice, a voice that is too soft, or other voice difficulties that negatively impact a person's social or professional performance.
Cognitive impairments (e.g. attention, memory, executive function) to the extent that they interfere with communication.
Parent, caregiver, and other communication partner coaching.
Primary pediatric speech and language disorders include: receptive and expressive language disorders,  speech sound disorders,  childhood apraxia of speech (CAS),  stuttering, and language-based learning disabilities. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work with people of all ages.
Swallowing disorders include difficulties in any phase of the swallowing process (i.e., oral, pharyngeal, esophageal), as well as functional dysphagia and feeding disorders. Swallowing disorders can occur at any age and can stem from multiple causes.


=== Multi-discipline collaboration ===
SLPs collaborate with other health care professionals, often working as part of a multidisciplinary team. They can provide information and referrals to audiologists, physicians, dentists, nurses, nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, rehabilitation psychologists, dietitians, educators, behavior consultants (applied behavior analysis), and parents as dictated by the individual client's needs. For example, the treatment for patients with cleft lip and palate often requires multidisciplinary collaboration. Speech–language pathologists can be very beneficial in helping resolve speech problems associated with cleft lip and palate. Research has indicated that children who receive early language intervention are less likely to develop compensatory error patterns later in life, although speech therapy outcomes are usually better when surgical treatment is performed earlier. Another area of collaboration relates to auditory processing disorders, where SLPs can collaborate in assessments and provide intervention where there is evidence of speech, language, and/or other cognitive-communication disorders.


=== Working environments ===
SLPs work in a variety of clinical and educational settings. SLPs work in public and private hospitals, private practices, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), long-term acute care (LTAC) facilities, hospice, and home healthcare. SLPs may also work as part of the support structure in the education system, working in both public and private schools, colleges, and universities. Some SLPs also work in community health, providing services at prisons and young offenders' institutions or providing expert testimony in applicable court cases.

Following ASHA's 2005 approval of the delivery of speech/language services via video conference or telepractice, SLPs in the United States have begun to use this service model.
Children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) are particularly at risk of not being heard because of communication challenges. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) can explain the significance of supporting communication as a tool for the child to shape and influence choices available to them in their lives, even though it is advised that children with SLCN can and should be actively involved as equal partners in decision-making about their communication needs. Building these skills is especially crucial for SLP

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants provide direct support to speech-language pathologists in assessing and treating communication disorders. They implement treatment plans, monitor client progress, and assist with therapeutic activities under professional supervision. These healthcare support professionals play a crucial role in delivering speech and language services across educational and clinical settings.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants begin their day by reviewing treatment plans and preparing therapeutic materials for client sessions. They implement speech and language intervention activities as directed by supervising pathologists, carefully documenting each client's progress toward established objectives. Throughout the day, they maintain and test communication devices, compile performance data, and prepare visual displays to track client improvements. Administrative duties include scheduling activities, maintaining supplies, and updating client records in compliance with healthcare documentation requirements.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate exceptional verbal communication skills with high social orientation (RIASEC Social score: 5.48) and strong attention to detail. They possess natural empathy and patience when working with clients who have communication difficulties, combined with the analytical mindset needed for systematic data collection and progress monitoring. Successful assistants are highly dependable team players who can follow detailed protocols while maintaining the flexibility to adapt therapeutic approaches based on client responses. Those with strong organizational skills and genuine interest in helping others overcome communication barriers find this work particularly rewarding.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most Speech-Language Pathology Assistants enter the field with an Associate's degree (57.7% of workers), though nearly a quarter hold Bachelor's degrees. Educational programs typically include coursework in communication disorders, anatomy and physiology, psychology, and therapeutic techniques. Some states require certification or licensure, and many employers prefer candidates with supervised clinical experience or internships in speech-language pathology settings.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants often advance by pursuing additional education to become licensed Speech-Language Pathologists, which requires a Master's degree and clinical fellowship. Alternative advancement paths include supervisory roles within therapy departments, specialization in specific populations or disorders, or transitioning to related fields such as occupational therapy or audiology. Some professionals leverage their experience to move into administrative roles, program coordination, or educational positions within healthcare organizations.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 109,740 professionals with a median annual salary of $48,430 (BLS OEWS May 2025), ranging from $34,770 to $71,470. Healthcare and Social Assistance employs the majority (62,340 workers), followed by government positions (19,100) and educational services (12,630). Geographic variation is significant, with the District of Columbia offering the highest wages ($73,590) compared to Puerto Rico ($26,660), reflecting a 2.76x wage ratio. Demand remains strong due to increased awareness of communication disorders and aging population needs.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants face low automation risk due to the highly interpersonal and adaptive nature of their work. While digital tools may enhance data collection and progress tracking, the core activities of implementing therapeutic interventions, building rapport with clients, and making real-time adjustments based on individual responses require human judgment and empathy that cannot be automated.

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