Careers · Speech-Language Pathologists · Massachusetts
Speech-Language Pathologists in Massachusetts
Speech-language pathologists assess and treat people with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. They work in hospitals, schools, clinics, and private practice, using therapeutic techniques and sometimes alternative communication systems In Massachusetts the median pay is $101,310 a year, 4% above the national median of $97,870.
$101,310median pay in Massachusetts, per year
$83,090–$119,100middle half earn
5,290employed in Massachusetts
$97,870U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Massachusetts
305open roles like this on employer career sites, 5 in Massachusetts or remote
14employers hiring
120posted in the last 7 days
CA · IL · NYwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessWritingSpeakingLearning StrategiesActive Learning
Knowledge areas
English LanguageEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyTherapy and CounselingAdministrative
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Speech-Language Pathologists.
Licenses and training in Massachusetts
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in other states
California · $118,970Colorado · $110,750District of Columbia · $109,380Washington · $105,550Nevada · $104,510Rhode Island · $104,000Delaware · $102,760Alaska · $102,670Oregon · $102,660New Jersey · $101,560
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O*NET-SOC 29-1127.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Massachusetts, annual.