Profession
Speech therapist
Voice, speech, and communication as health.
A speech-language pathologist, often called a speech therapist, helps people communicate and swallow safely. One day you might work with a preschooler on forming sounds, a teenager who stutters, an adult recovering from a stroke, or a patient who needs help eating after surgery. You assess each person, set goals, run structured exercises that often feel like games or conversation, and track progress. You also coach families, teachers, and care teams on how to support the person between sessions, and you document everything carefully.
Average salary
$3,500 – $10,000
Education
5 years
Employability
88%
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Salary ranges from $3,500 – $10,000 per month, depending on specialization, region, and experience. Professionals in major cities tend to earn above the national average.
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