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Speech-Language Pathologists

Healthcare Practitioners · Master's degree

SALARY RANGE

$51,788

10th

$67,860

25th

$89,290

Median

$114,291

75th

$133,935

90th

Median hourly: $42.93/hr

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 OEWS (most recent release)

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

Growth outlook: Faster than average

Projected change: +5.2% (+10K jobs)

Projection period: 2024-2034

Typical education: Master's degree

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024-2034 Employment Projections

ORUNE'S AI ANALYSIS

Based on O*NET task data and published AI research

1

AI handles independently

4

AI assists (and growing)

3

Distinctly human

AI currently handles 1 of 8 tasks independently, assists with 4 more, and 3 remain distinctly human. The balance is shifting as AI capabilities grow.

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Salary and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024 OEWS, 2024-2034 Employment Projections).

Task analysis based on O*NET occupational data and published AI research.

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