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Speech Therapist — Global Hiring Overview
Speech & Language Therapists evaluate and treat communication, voice, and swallowing disorders across paediatric and adult populations.
Median Salary
$76.0k
$54.7k – $106k
Demand Score
90/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
2.8K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+15%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for speech therapists in the global healthcare market is exceptionally strong. Healthcare employers report a 15% year-on-year increase in Speech Therapist mandates, driven by rehabilitation demand, mental-health investment, and aging-population care.
Salary Trend
Speech Therapist compensation typically falls between $54.7k and $106k, with experienced slps in the global healthcare market commanding $106k+ at academic medical centers, premium hospital systems, and private healthcare networks. Total compensation often includes call pay, performance incentives, CME budgets, malpractice cover, and relocation support.
Career Path
Speech Therapists typically progress to Occupational Therapist, Audiologist roles, or into senior practitioner, clinical specialist, and rehabilitation leadership roles across the global hiring healthcare market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Assess and treat speech, language, and swallowing
- •Run paediatric and post-stroke rehab
Qualifications
- •BASLP / MASLP / SLP licensure
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Speech Therapist jobs by city
Speech Therapist jobs in New York
4.5K openings · $110k
Speech Therapist jobs in Los Angeles
3.9K openings · $98.8k
Speech Therapist jobs in Chicago
3.5K openings · $87.4k
Speech Therapist jobs in Houston
3.6K openings · $83.6k
Speech Therapist jobs in Dallas
3.5K openings · $82.1k
Speech Therapist jobs in San Francisco
3.6K openings · $118k
Speech Therapist jobs in San Diego
3.1K openings · $97.3k
Speech Therapist jobs in San Jose
3.4K openings · $114k
Speech Therapist jobs in Seattle
3.4K openings · $98.8k
Speech Therapist salary insights
Speech Therapist salary in New York
$110k
Speech Therapist salary in Los Angeles
$98.8k
Speech Therapist salary in Chicago
$87.4k
Speech Therapist salary in Houston
$83.6k
Speech Therapist salary in Dallas
$82.1k
Speech Therapist salary in San Francisco
$118k
Speech Therapist salary in San Diego
$97.3k
Speech Therapist salary in San Jose
$114k
Speech Therapist salary in Seattle
$98.8k
Hiring by institution type
Hospitals hiring Speech Therapists
Acute-care hospitals — public, private, and corporate — form the largest hiring base for clinicians and allied staff globally
Clinics hiring Speech Therapists
Outpatient clinics and polyclinics hire general practitioners, specialists, nurses, and allied health staff
Medical Centers hiring Speech Therapists
Multi-specialty medical centers anchor community healthcare across urban and suburban markets
Healthcare Systems hiring Speech Therapists
Integrated healthcare systems span hospitals, clinics, and home health under a single brand and clinical governance
Urgent Care Centers hiring Speech Therapists
Urgent care centers deliver same-day care for non-life-threatening conditions and drive sustained nursing and physician hiring
Diagnostic Labs hiring Speech Therapists
Diagnostic labs and pathology networks hire technicians, scientists, and pathologists at scale
Pathology Networks hiring Speech Therapists
Pathology networks consolidate testing volume across regions, recruiting pathologists and lab leadership
Rehabilitation Centers hiring Speech Therapists
Rehabilitation centers deliver inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Mental Health Facilities hiring Speech Therapists
Mental health facilities — inpatient, outpatient, and community — drive psychiatry, psychology, and counselling hiring
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Speech Therapist in the global healthcare market is around $76.0k, typically ranging from $54.7k to $106k based on experience, sub-specialisation, and the type of healthcare institution.