Careers · Speech-Language Pathologists · New Jersey
Speech-Language Pathologists in New Jersey
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 New Jersey the median pay is $101,560 a year, 4% above the national median of $97,870.
$101,560median pay in New Jersey, per year
$82,680–$128,910middle half earn
6,840employed in New Jersey
$97,870U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Jersey
307open roles like this on employer career sites, 15 in New Jersey or remote
14employers hiring
121posted 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 New Jersey
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 · $102,660Massachusetts · $101,310
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O*NET-SOC 29-1127.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.