Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for speech language pathologists in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- There are over 155,035 speech language pathologists currently employed in the United States.
- 91.1% of all speech language pathologists are women, while 8.9% are men.
- The average age of an employed speech language pathologist is 39 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of speech language pathologists is White (77.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.5%), Black or African American (4.8%) and Asian (4.5%).
- Speech language pathologists are most in-demand in Houston, TX.
- Redwood City, CA pays an annual average wage of $85,108, the highest in the US.
- In 2021, women earned 87% of what men earned.
- California is the best state for speech language pathologists to live.
- Speech language pathologists are 58% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
Speech Language Pathologist Statistics By Gender
91.1% of speech language pathologists are women and 8.9% of speech language pathologists are men.
- Female, 91.1%
- Male, 8.9%
Speech Language Pathologists By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.1% |
| Male | 8.9% |
Gender Pay Gap For Speech Language Pathologist
Women Earn 87ยข For Every $1 Earned By Men
Speech Language Pathologist Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the speech language pathologist position over time.
Speech Language Pathologist Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.54% | 90.46% |
| 2011 | 8.39% | 91.61% |
| 2012 | 6.19% | 93.81% |
| 2013 | 7.62% | 92.38% |
| 2014 | 5.68% | 94.32% |
| 2015 | 8.90% | 91.10% |
| 2016 | 8.83% | 91.17% |
| 2017 | 10.25% | 89.75% |
| 2018 | 8.07% | 91.93% |
| 2019 | 9.08% | 90.92% |
| 2020 | 8.86% | 91.14% |
| 2021 | 8.90% | 91.10% |
Speech Language Pathologist Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 9% | 91% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
Speech Language Pathologist Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among speech language pathologists is White, which makes up 77.1% of all speech language pathologists. Comparatively, there are 9.5% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 4.8% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 77.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Asian, 4.5%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Speech Language Pathologist Race
| Speech Language Pathologist Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Speech Language Pathologist Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among speech language pathologists.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Speech Language Pathologist Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.63% | 5.12% | 2.60% | 6.16% |
| 2011 | 82.61% | 5.03% | 2.76% | 7.90% |
| 2012 | 83.60% | 4.34% | 2.93% | 7.53% |
| 2013 | 83.65% | 4.49% | 2.42% | 7.93% |
| 2014 | 83.43% | 4.93% | 3.15% | 7.16% |
| 2015 | 83.86% | 4.56% | 2.58% | 7.69% |
| 2016 | 82.08% | 4.53% | 3.33% | 8.92% |
| 2017 | 82.76% | 4.06% | 2.65% | 9.31% |
| 2018 | 80.92% | 4.31% | 3.08% | 9.40% |
| 2019 | 82.86% | 4.15% | 3.33% | 8.09% |
| 2020 | 79.96% | 4.36% | 3.11% | 9.31% |
| 2021 | 77.11% | 4.82% | 4.47% | 9.47% |
Speech Language Pathologist Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,077 |
| White | $57,395 |
| Black or African American | $59,574 |
| Asian | $60,036 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,275 |
Average Age of a Speech Language Pathologist
We determined the average age of speech language pathologists based on ethnicity and gender.
Speech Language Pathologist Age By Race
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 42.5 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 38 | |
| Asian | 34 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
Speech Language Pathologist Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of speech language pathologist employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of speech language pathologists is 40+ years old, which represents 45% of the population.
Speech Language Pathologist Age
| Speech Language Pathologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Types of Speech Language Pathologist Degree Levels
The most common degree for speech language pathologists is bachelor's degree 51% of speech language pathologists earn that degree. A close second is master's degree with 46% and rounding it off is associate degree with 2%.
- Bachelors, 51%
- Masters, 46%
- Associate, 2%
- Doctorate, 0%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Speech Language Pathologists By Education
| Speech Language Pathologist Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 51% |
| Masters | 46% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Doctorate | 0% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Speech Language Pathologist Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,607 |
| Doctorate Degree | $70,985 |
Speech Language Pathologist Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where speech language pathologists work. We found most speech language pathologists work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most speech language pathologists is the health care industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire speech language pathologists.
Speech Language Pathologist Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
The Types Of Companies Speech Language Pathologist Work In
Employees with the speech language pathologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most speech language pathologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Speech Language Pathologist Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 3% |
Top Industries Hiring Speech Language Pathologists
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ speech language pathologists. Those industries include health care, education and professional.
Speech Language Pathologist Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 44% |
| Education | 30% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Speech Language Pathologist Turnover And Employment Statistics
Speech Language Pathologist Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of speech language pathologists changed.
- Unemployment rate
Speech Language Pathologist Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Speech Language Pathologist Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.82% |
| 2011 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 1.15% |
| 2013 | 0.96% |
| 2014 | 0.82% |
| 2015 | 0.63% |
| 2016 | 0.82% |
| 2017 | 1.00% |
| 2018 | 0.95% |
| 2019 | 0.73% |
| 2020 | 0.91% |
| 2021 | 0.89% |
The Average Number of Years That Speech Language Pathologist Stay in a Job
By looking over 27,565 speech language pathologists resumes, we figured out that the average speech language pathologist enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 28%.
Speech Language Pathologist Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Speech Language Pathologists with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to speech language pathologists.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5.69% | - |
| Adolescent Medicine Specialist | 9.88% | 13,473 |
| Hospitalist Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 41,862 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Medicine Worker | 13.05% | 29,829 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Speech Language Pathologist LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent Medicine Specialist | 9.88% | 13,473 |
| Hospitalist Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 41,862 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Medicine Worker | 13.05% | 29,829 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Speech Language Pathologists
The most common foreign language among speech language pathologists is Spanish at 65.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.3% and Russian is the third-most popular at 5.7%.
- Spanish, 65.2%
- French, 6.3%
- Russian, 5.7%
- Italian, 2.8%
- German, 2.2%
- Other, 17.8%
Speech Language Pathologist Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.2% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Russian | 5.7% |
| Italian | 2.8% |
| German | 2.2% |
| Other | 17.8% |
