SPEECH AND LANGUAGE

PATHOLOGIST
Washington, D.C. vs. Omaha,
Nebraska

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE

PATHOLOGIST
Strong Interest Inventory: SA (Social and Artistic)
Minimum requirement: B.A./B.S. but recommended
to have at least an M.A./M.S.
Focus on Psychology and Education during
undergrad unless your school as an SLP
undergraduate program
Career Path: Get a college degree, do research, get
an internship with a SLP, attend graduate school

AVERAGE LIVING EXPENSE

If a US average is 100
Housing
Groceries
Car Payment/ Car
Insurance
Utilities
Health Insurance
State Income Tax

Washington
D.C.
255
112.6
108

Omaha, Nebraska

114
102
5.75%

93
101
5.5%

77
96.5
97

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE

PATHOLOGIST SALARY
United
States

Washingto Omaha,
n, D.C.
Nebraska

High

$111,000

$122,530

$89,620

Median

$71,550

$84,360

$59,330

Low

$44,940

$51,790

$40,760

TRANSPORTATION
Washington, D.C.

Omaha, Nebraska

Metrorail

Rent a car

Amtrak (Subway)

Just drive!!

Taxis
Carpool/ Rideshare

WASHINGTON, D.C. VS. OMAHA

Washington, D.C.
Extremely livable (76)
Public transportation

Historic landmarks (its the

countrys capital!!)- lots of
local amenities
Need for SLP is high!
High Income per capita
Stable Housing Market

Omaha, Nebraska
Extremely Livable (77)
Driving around is the best
option, although not as
economically friendly
Decent amount of local
amenities
Need for SLP is lower
Moderate income per capita
Stable Housing Market

WHERE WOULD I WANT TO LIVE?!

REASONS:
Closer to my home in Fairfax, VA
Larger city (Im more of a city girl!)
Prefer public transportation than driving myself
(eco friendly and saves a lot of gas money)
Salary for SLP is a lot higher in DC and there would
be more room to move up in my field
Although cost of living is higher in D.C., I am close
enough to Maryland and Virginia that I can spend
my money frugally

SOURCES
http://www.areavibes.com
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291127.htm
https
://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g60885-s302/Omaha:Nebraska
:Getting.Around.html
http://
washington.org/DC-guide-to/getting-around-washington-dc
https://www.onetonline.org/
www.vault.com

CAN GRADUATE SCHOOL

MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
Speech Therapy Jobs

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE

PATHOLOGIST
Description

Education Requirements

Salary

Instruct patients in
communication techniques
and teach speech, muscle,
and breathing exercises

Masters Degree

Median: $58,220 for SLPs

with a Masters Degree

Develop, implement, and

monitor treatment plans for
problems such as stuttering,
delayed language,
swallowing disorders, and/or
voice problems

Post-masters certificate

Range: $41,492- $79,212

Monitor patient progress or

responses to treatments

May require a Ph.D., M.D., or

J.D.

After Bonus and Profit

Sharing: $46,385- $99,104

Prepare reports

Extensive Preparation

PEDIATRIC SPEECH THERAPIST

Description of Job

Education Requirements

Salary

Focus their speech therapy

work solely on children

Masters Degree

Median: $60,635 for

Pediatric SLPs with a
Masters Degree

Work with children who

have trouble with
pronunciation, fluency, or
language

Training in vocational
schools related on-the-job
experience

Range: $44,029-$78,717

Able to work in schools,

clinics, hospitals, private
companies, and homes

One to two years of

training with experienced
workers

With a Bonus: $46,360$108,470

May even work with infants

who have difficulty
swallowing or feeding

Completed a recognized
apprenticeship program

ADULT SPEECH THERAPISTS

Description

Education Requirements

Salary

Work with adults who have

experienced trauma to
their head or brain

Masters Degree

Median Salary for those

with a Masters Degree:
$57,082

May work with those who

suffer from an illness that
affects their speech

Several years of workrelated experience, on-thejob training, and/or

vocational training

Salary Range: $40,015$78,908

Often work with stroke

victims to help them learn
to speak again

Involve coordinating,
supervising, managing, or
training others

With a Bonus: $43,092$100,206

May work in rehab centers,

hospitals, private settings,
and nursing homes

Considerable Preparation
Needed

MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
Description

Education Requirements

Salary

Work as a supervisor or manager

(need very advanced
communication and
organizational skills)

Require graduate school and

Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. highly
recommended

Median Salary for

those with a Ph.D. or
above: $92,810

Tend to work in a rehab facility or

nursing home

More than five years of

experience necessary

Salary Range:
$54,733- $143,264

Could be in charge of a facility

that deals with individuals with
developmental delays

Need on-the-job training but

many assume that the person
already have the required
skills, knowledge, and workrelated experience

With a Bonus, Profit

Sharing, and
Commission:
$54,958- $175,236

Involve coordinating, training,

supervising, or managing the

Extensive Preparation Needed

TRAVEL SPEECH THERAPISTS

Description

Education Requirements

Salary

Travel from facility to

facility on a short-term
basis (typically at least a
13 week assignment)

Masters Degree

Median Salary: $36,451

Perfect job for therapists

who want to see the
country

Training in vocational
schools, related on-the-job
experience

Range: $26,078- $51,876

For those who want to

experience a wide range or
rehab techniques and
patients

Usually need one or two

years of training with
experienced workers

With a Bonus, Profit

Sharing, and Commission:
$24,392- $51,456

Most work for just a few

months but others make a
career out of it

Previous work-related skill,

knowledge, or experience
required

SOURCES
www.Onetonline.org
www.payscale.com