The speech language pathologist workforce reached a whopping 157,922 in 2020! Among those workers, we discovered that 84.5% of them are women, while 11.3% are men. The most common race/ethnicity among speech language pathologists is White, which makes up 80.9% of all speech language pathologists. Comparatively, there are 9.4% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 4.3% of the Black or African American ethnicity. The majority of speech language pathologists are located in New York, NY and Saint Louis, MO. Speech language pathologists are also more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies. Taking it a step further, speech language pathologists are more likely to find a job in the health care industry. And perhaps the best information we found was that Alaska, California, Mississippi, Maryland and Oregon are where speech language pathologists find the highest salaries.
From where do we know all information about speech language pathologist demographics? We analyzed 27,565 speech language pathologists resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Speech Language Pathologist Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as speech language pathologists. Keep reading to find out what the results for speech language pathologists were.
Speech Language Pathologist Gender Ratio
Among speech language pathologists, 84.5% of them are women compared to 11.3% which are men.
- Female, 84.5%
- Male, 11.3%
- Unknown, 4.2%
Speech Language Pathologist Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among speech language pathologists is White, which makes up 80.9% of all speech language pathologists. Comparatively, there are 9.4% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 4.3% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 80.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- Asian, 3.1%
- Unknown, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Speech Language Pathologists
The chart below shows that 87.5% of speech language pathologists speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 4.2% and Italian is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
- Spanish, 87.0%
- Russian, 4.3%
- Arabic, 4.3%
- Italian, 4.3%
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 2008-2018 among speech language pathologists.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
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 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
Number Of Years On The Job For Speech Language Pathologist
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Speech Language Pathologists with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, flight surgeon and nutrient management specialist have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 92% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 94% |
| Obstetrical Nurse | 4% | 92% |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 11% | 85% |
| Associate Doctor | 66% | 23% |
| Nutrient Management Specialist | 71% | 29% |
| Flight Surgeon | 78% | 21% |
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 |
|---|---|
| WIC Site Coordinator | 10.79% |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner | 16.45% |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 19.27% |
| PRN Radiation Therapist | 21.51% |
| Orthopedic Physical Therapist | 22.56% |
| Midlevel Provider | 23.61% |
| Registered Occupational Therapist | 24.15% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Speech Language Pathologist?
Speech Language Pathologist Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that Black or African American men and Asian men make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Speech Language Pathologist Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| Doctorate Degree | $76,497 |
| Master's Degree | $78,581 |
Speech Language Pathologist Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
