Speech-Language Pathologists in Oregon
Considering a career as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Oregon?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Speech-Language Pathologists in Oregon are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Speech-Language Pathologists in Oregon is growing faster than average.
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Speech-Language Pathologists in Oregon earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Speech-Language Pathologist Career?
- Health Professions
- Communication Sciences
- General Communication Sciences & Disorders
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Speech Pathology & Audiology
- Other Communication Disorders Sciences & Services
How Many Speech-Language Pathologists Work in Oregon?
In Oregon, there were 1,490 people working as Speech-Language Pathologists in the year 2018.
There were 1,680 Speech-Language Pathologists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 190 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,840 Speech-Language Pathologists working in it, which means Oregon has fewer Speech-Language Pathologists than average.
Job Projections for Oregon
Jobs for Speech-Language Pathologists in this state are growing at a rate of 17.8% which is similar to nationwide projections.
Oregon Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 120 annual job openings, and 2,050 total jobs in 2026 for Speech-Language Pathologists in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 10,400 annual jobs and 171,000 total jobs in 2026.
What do Speech-Language Pathologists Make in Oregon?
In 2018 wages for Speech-Language Pathologists ranged from $56,680 to $111,020 with $84,790 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $27.25 to $53.38. The median hourly rate was $40.76.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $40.96 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $0.20.
The median salary in Oregon is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Oregon Metros for Speech-Language Pathologists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Speech-Language Pathologists.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 830 | $81,270 |
| Salem, OR | 270 | $86,730 |
| Bend-Redmond, OR | 80 | $89,980 |
| Medford, OR | 50 | $79,620 |
| Albany, OR | 40 | $62,380 |
Top States for Speech-Language Pathologists Employment
View the list below to see where most Speech-Language Pathologists work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 14,330 | $71,940 |
| California | 13,220 | $92,750 |
| New York | 12,750 | $82,170 |
| Florida | 7,380 | $76,820 |
| Illinois | 6,820 | $74,930 |
| New Jersey | 6,340 | $87,500 |
| Ohio | 5,470 | $74,390 |
| Pennsylvania | 5,450 | $74,660 |
| North Carolina | 4,430 | $73,250 |
| Massachusetts | 4,060 | $85,870 |
| Michigan | 3,950 | $74,460 |
| Colorado | 3,540 | $87,080 |
| Missouri | 3,400 | $77,670 |
| Georgia | 3,300 | $75,900 |
| Washington | 3,250 | $73,250 |
| Minnesota | 3,190 | $73,880 |
| Virginia | 3,160 | $86,180 |
| Tennessee | 2,990 | $79,790 |
| Maryland | 2,900 | $86,610 |
| Indiana | 2,480 | $74,240 |
Below are the states where Speech-Language Pathologists get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $94,330 |
| California | $92,750 |
| Connecticut | $91,530 |
| New Jersey | $87,500 |
| Colorado | $87,080 |
| Maryland | $86,610 |
| Virginia | $86,180 |
| Massachusetts | $85,870 |
| Alaska | $85,200 |
| Oregon | $84,790 |
Related Careers in Oregon
You may also be interested in the following careers:
| Occupation | Oregon Employment Total |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | 2,850 |
| Occupational Therapists | 1,360 |
| Respiratory Therapists | 1,320 |
| Recreational Therapists | 180 |
| Radiation Therapists | 170 |
| Exercise Physiologists | 40 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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