Occupations/31-9099.01
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Assist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. Monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems.
Usually a certificate, vocational program, or associate degree — not a bachelor’s.
AI automation risk
52%
Mixed exposure
Human characteristics
38%
Balanced human and task mix
Task orientation
46%
Mixed exposure
A day in this job
- Mostly human
Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
- Mostly routine
Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
- Mostly human
Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.
Split from the wording of these tasks, shown next to the occupation’s AI risk. It is not a separate score for each task, and it is not a forecast that the job disappears.
Core tasks
- 01Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
- 02Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
- 03Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.
- 04Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
- 05Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
- 06Select or prepare speech-language instructional materials.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks2.83
- Degree of automation1.87
- Time sitting3.64
- Originality (ability)3.00
- Conflict situations1.95
- Hands-on objects/tools2.83
- Outdoors / weather1.06
- Disease exposure2.23
- Decision freedom3.28
Top abilities
- Speech Recognition4.00
- Speech Clarity4.00
- Oral Expression4.00
- Oral Comprehension4.00
- Written Expression3.88
- Written Comprehension3.88
- Problem Sensitivity3.62
- Information Ordering3.62
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension3.75
- Active Listening4.00
- Writing3.12
- Speaking3.75
- Mathematics2.00
- Science2.00
- Critical Thinking3.12
- Active Learning3.12
- Learning Strategies3.00
- Monitoring3.38
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
12 of 64 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Emory University Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit | Radiologist Assistant 51.0814 | $60,800 | 11% | 91% | 1 yr $167,572 2 yr $162,817 Master's · CIP 51.08 |
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Chicago, IL · Public | Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk 51.0703 | $4,600 | 100% | 27% | 1 yr $144,240 2 yr $182,280 Master's · CIP 51.07 |
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA · Private nonprofit | Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk 51.0703 | $68,200 | 12% | 92% | 1 yr $104,749 2 yr $88,096 Master's · CIP 51.07 |
Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY · Private nonprofit | Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk 51.0703 | $68,200 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $90,049 2 yr $87,310 Master's · CIP 51.07 |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI · Public | Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk 51.0703 | $17,700 | 18% | 93% | 1 yr $89,044 2 yr $87,112 Master's · CIP 51.07 |
New York University New York, NY · Private nonprofit | Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk 51.0703 | $60,400 | 12% | 88% | 1 yr $87,420 2 yr $80,326 Master's · CIP 51.07 |
Howard University Washington, DC · Private nonprofit | Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk 51.0703 | $33,200 | 53% | 65% | 1 yr $85,264 2 yr $79,631 Master's · CIP 51.07 |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA · Public | Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk 51.0703 | $15,200 | 57% | 86% | 1 yr $84,653 2 yr $72,901 Master's · CIP 51.07 |
Georgetown University Washington, DC · Private nonprofit | Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk 51.0703 | $65,400 | 12% | 95% | 1 yr $69,338 2 yr $70,176 Bachelor's · CIP 51.07 |
Georgia State University Atlanta, GA · Public | Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk 51.0703 | $9,200 | 67% | 56% | 1 yr $68,778 2 yr $95,739 Master's · CIP 51.07 |
Boston University Boston, MA · Private nonprofit | Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk 51.0703 | $65,200 | 14% | 89% | 1 yr $67,042 2 yr $63,681 Master's · CIP 51.07 |
University of Florida Gainesville, FL · Public | Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk 51.0703 | $6,400 | 23% | 89% | 1 yr $61,728 2 yr $68,499 Master's · CIP 51.07 |