Speech Pathologist

Duties and Responsibilities: 

   Speech-language pathologists work with patients who have problems with speech. Their patients may be unable to speak at all or they may speak with difficulty or have rhythm and fluency problems, such as stuttering. They may work with those who are unable to understand language or with people who have voice disorders, such as inappropriate pitch or a harsh voice.

Salary: 

        The median annual wage for speech-language pathologists was $69,870 in May 2012.

Education: 

Speech-language pathologists typically need at least a master’s degree. They must be licensed in most states; requirements vary by state

Demand for this particular career: 

  Employment of speech-language pathologists is projected to grow 19 percent from 2012 to 2022

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