Thank you for this!! I’m about to graduate and have started looking for jobs but it’s so hard to know what a fair salary is because no one talks about it! Thank you for your openness.
I really hope this helps. Thank you! After reflecting on my salary (which was a good exercise for me to do as well), I think I've been underpaid for most of my career :(
I share your frustration with the fact that we are so well educated, went through so much training, and I am ready to retire from private practice with over 45 years of experience and I don't get reimbursed any more than a new grad out of school by insurance companies if they pay me at all. I spend more time fighting, advocating, etc. than it is worth. I love my work, and recall hearing just before I graduated, that this was not a job that will make you rich in funds, but rich in helping others. That's all nice but when we see how much athletes and actors make, and how I have had to sacrifice time from my family for paperwork that is nonending, I wonder if therapists and teachers will ever be respected to be paid what we are worth. One of the positives about staying in a school is the retirement benefit! I spent 10 years in a school so I won't realize that. My dad warned me when I left that I would be better staying in the schools, but my sanity was worth going off on my own. Wish you the best in your future.
I am working on my undergraduate degree and about ready to give up. I work full time and I’m a mom of 7. It’s definitely hard and I’m trying to balance it all together. Praying I can do this.
Thanks for sharing! It's is really tough. You can finish your bachelors. I know you can. It's going to open up a lot of doors for you in the future when your kids are grown
Thank you for sharing your story. Just so you know, everyone should know about salary benchmarks. I work in HR and benchmark salaries each budget period. For our organization, a speech therapist with at least 2 years of experience (we hire at the market midpoint to be competitive. If the candidate has less experience, we bring them in below the mid-range benchmark, but not the minimum). Average Pay in Philadelphia- Mid Range is $86,912.00, Max- $102,888.00; I must say this is healthcare and long-term Rehab facilities compensation benchmarks. With the tight talent market, organizations need to pay for the skills they are requiring.
Start a private practice, hire employees. Build...Build... and keep building. Don't work for someone else. Pricing works like this..... An example is the business bills 250 an hour.... they give you a small cut of that, maybe 40. Then they pocket the rest. If you start your own business, you pocket everything and will have enough for private health insurance, retirement, and most importantly taking advantage of all of the deductions. Be your own boss, be your own person. Your better than working for someone else.
i know this is an old video but thank you for posting this. I'm going to become an SLP and I'm starting that process. It's good to know and be aware of accurate pay.
@@SarahWuSLP Thank you for this valuable insight! You’re beautiful:) if you don’t mind, I have some questions? I am currently in my post bacc year- getting ready to apply to grad school in my home town. Without a ton of worldly experience, it’s still hard for me to assess whether this amount of pay is worth the investment. I was accepted into a grad program for school psychology which I declined along the line of thought that- at least with SLP, I can work part time/remotely if I want to. This seems like the greatest benefit of SLP- the flexibility right? Nevertheless I’m still burning with curiosity about your felt experiences- would you still choose SLP if you were starting from scratch? While you are getting a second masters(wow!), do you plan to stay in SLP or possibly go into administration or something else, possibly more lucrative? Another path I’ve heavily considered is social work/becoming a private practice mental health therapist because many of them pull in over 100k/year on insurance panels but much like independent SLPs, they are responsible for their own insurance and benefits. Sorry this is getting long but I guess my confidence in SLP comes from the (debatable) notion that compared to other career paths, the actual quality of the work is a bit less stressful, even fun at times (kiddos ami right?:). What are your thoughts on this and what career paths have you ever wondered/wished you’d pursued instead if any? Thanks again for your time and providing people like me with invaluable, inspiring, and instrumental info. Thank you- best of luck ✌️💖
@@our.secret1130 It’s a highly personal decision figuring out if this is right for you and also figuring out if the profession is going to be able to hold your attention for a lengthy career. I will say burn out is real for all of the professions you listed, including speech. Kids are fun for sure! While each kid is unique, I have found that therapy for me gets a little rote and boring. I prefer evaluation because each client is a puzzle that needs to be figured out. Just based on my experience, enjoying evaluation more than therapy is not the typical experience for SLP - most SLPs feel the opposite. I would actually ask this same question in one of the large FB groups to get more input from a variety of SLPs.
@@SarahWuSLP thank you for your response! That is an interesting angle I haven’t considered before :) no prsssure because I am sure you’re busy-- but if you have a moment would you be willing to link one of the groups you know of or what it’s called? Thanks you! Have an awesome weekend!
Like another commenter said, it depends on where you live. I own a private pediatric practice and would LOVE to pay my colleague more, like the $50/hr independent contractor rate you mentioned. Pay her what she's worth as an excellent SLP with lots of experience. Heck, pay myself more as an SLP with 20+ years and the manager. But there is a lot of Medicaid in our area, AND private insurance companies reimburse Speech Therapy at rates barely above Medicaid. Medicare has better rates. So, we compromise - because we have flexibility, 1:1 therapy, we have fun, and have far less stress than in the schools. Not as secure, lower pay, no benefits, retirement is going to be tricky - but right now, I feel happier and healthier. Worth it!
I thought with you being a bilingual therapist you would be making a lot more money! I am surprised at how low you are paid. But thanks for your openness about your salaries. I now feel blessed with my current salary in the schools.
Thank you! I actually think you are right. I really never thought about it and I'm hearing from others that they are paid more than I have been paid. It's a good reflection for me to actually advocate more in the future. I think I've been underpaid for most of my career :(
Thanks so much for sharing. For other speech-language pathologists in other parts of the world, this is valuable information so we can have an idea of what our compensation should be. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for sharing this! There were several points I agree with you on. Specifically how, in the school setting, we get lumped into the teacher salary and not compensated enough. I agree with many other commenters that you definitely aren't getting paid enough, especially because you are bilingual. I do appreciate your candidness about this topic. No one does talk about it so I hate getting asked in an interview what my desired salary is. I never know what is good enough. I only have 3 years of experience and my last year's salary through a contract company working at a school district in the south suburbs of Chicago making 58k, so yeah...I think you should be making more.
Thanks so much for the support. I never really thought about it, but I was for sure not getting paid enough. One thing I didn't mention was that I worked extremely part time for a school district last school year and I was paid the equivalent of $58k salary (when you multiplied what I was paid part-time into a full-time salary). So that was during my 14th year as an SLP :(
For anyone looking through the comments for other SLP salaries. I’m a medical speech pathologist based in NY. I graduated almost 3 years ago. My current salary is right around the avg salary on glass door. Not the 61,000, the higher salary of 84,000. My salary will only reach that if I have full time employment. I am paid hourly so if it’s slow I go home early.
@@SarahWuSLP guessing she doesn’t? I’m realizing the impacts of being contracted/1099. It’s a major thing for anyone wanting to retire, go to the dr., buy a house.. I’m still so confused about pursuing this field 😭 about to start grad school this fall but seriously anxious . My gut is saying no but idk what else I’ll do !!! 😵💫 do you have any advice?? Plz help!!!
@@our.secret1130 I think that if you are having doubts, you should ask for a year deferment from the program. Have you done job shadows of professionals in the field? You need to really do your research and make sure that this is what you want to do. Especially because the education is so costly. There are other jobs that pay well that don't cost as much. For example, X-ray technicians. I believe they make a high wage and their training is a two year program at a community college.
Im an in home SLP for early intervention and get of 74hr, but I own my own business so I’m able to write off 19k dollars. So your/ my salary is dictated by the field you work in. So that’s 100k +! School will always lay low unless you find a high paying district. Be flexible in todays economy! Good luck
Salary depends sooo much on where you live. I think based on financial transparency laws, all school districts have to post their salary schedules. I've found there's not a lot of wiggle room to demand more in a school setting--maybe you can get a few steps added but there is not usually consideration for extra skills such as being bilingual. I'm in a rural area and the very highest someone can make in my district according to the salary schedule is $67,800. That's with 32 years of experience and 48 credits past the masters degree. So, it's hard to hear that some people in their CF year are making $10K more than our highest. But my house payment is much lower as well. Give and take I guess.
Yes, that's really a great point. It's so variable by region. Cost of living is an important consideration too. School salary schedules are inflexible and that is a huge issue too. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!!
I think you should be paid much more! I work in the schools as a contract employee, monolingual, 2 years experience in schools, 6 years overall and I’m currently paid $62/hr in Texas.
Thank you! I think you are right. Actually after making this video and doing the research, I've realized I've been vastly underpaid for most of my career. Yikes... :(
Thank you for taking the time to make this video! I am wondering how much cost of living affects what you are offered where you live. I live in Oregon but if I were to move to Washington, just a few hours away, I could make around $40,000 more a year due to cost of living (in the Seattle area). Also, I am a bilingual SLP as well but I honestly don't know how much more I should be making for my extra skill. I wish we could be more transparent about this so we know how much to negotiate for on our salaries.
I think you are right that where you live impacts how much you get paid. In the video description I link to two articles. One is the Glassdoor reference for the average salary for SLPs. The second is the average speech pathologist salary by state. There is variability, but still most are higher than I have reached.
Thank you for sharing this information. I am shocked by how much you get paid. I'm currently working as a CF in an elementary school in NY and I'm making $73k a year. You should be getting paid so much more. I hope there is a way to negotiate. Are you under a union?
Thank you Maria. I appreciate the support. I took this year off to support my kids during distance learning and because of COVID. I will definitely be sure to advocate louder in the future.
@@mariaa9635 Yes I used to live in CT-which is where I completed my CFY. I retired from a very well paying position in the MD, DC area. Salary is based on where you live.
Hi Sarah, I'm new to your channel. Did you grow up spreaking Spanish? Did you learn it for fun or was it a decision that you made for your career? Also can you make video on balancing your career and having little ones?
Hi! My grandma spoke fluent French as a second language and when I got the chance to learn a language, I chose Spanish starting in junior high. I studied Spanish through high school all the way through college and majored in Spanish. I have a video about how I learned Spanish and how much I love the language (here: th-cam.com/video/xcxE13vkM1M/w-d-xo.html ) Also I can definitely make a video about work/life balance - it hard!!
@@SarahWuSLP I would appreciate it as I will likely have a toddler in Grad school and be beginning my career with a strong need for knowledge on how to balance.
They are offering positions for insurance adjuster s in my west Texas town of El Paso which is extremely low cost if living paying 89k no degree needed. I keep getting shocked and the amount of education required for these very important jobs and compensation definitely needs to catch up. I also get travel compensation and 401k and pension with one of the Big 5 insurance companies. Will admit have been scouring the web for new career options.
Hello this video was very helpful as I am currently a CF! One Question: which school district was your teletherapy job that you describe in the video? Thank you so much!
I actually worked for multiple school districts in the state of Illinois in rural areas doing teletherapy. The positions were for bilingual speech paths that they couldn't staff in person in their areas. I actually had good experiences with all the districts I have worked with.
Hi. I am in grad school for SLP and I actually want to drop out. This is one of the reasons I am considering dropping out. High stress, but I will be underpaid the rest of my life. I’m also struggling terribly in a Dysphagia class and I have no interest in SD at all. This one class will be the reason I cannot finish my degree. 😂
I'm so sorry to hear that you are struggling. Dysphagia was the worst class ever for me as well. I can't advise you about your career - I suggest talking to your advisor and your family to make those choices.
@@our.secret1130 I don't know your background or your age, but that would impact whether or not I think this is a good career move for you. I have to admit I had no idea what I was doing when I chose SLP but it has worked out for me. However, I have been chronically underpaid and that is why I have multiple side hustles
I don't work with dysphagia at all. I work with children in an elementary school. I make $98,000/year in Massachusetts. Don't let one class get you down.
Im sorry I went to school for years for this profession. I have never had a good work experience in this field, from the very low pay for the demands and responsibilities, to the lack of benefits and disgraceful working conditions. It is a terrible career. Neither slps or teachers are valued.
I added a bilingual endorsement to my teaching license. But in the state of Illinois that’s it. I believe NY is the only state that offers the extension.
That is very true. I'm actually getting a second masters in curriculum and instruction at this very moment. So I can contrast the programs. They are definitely different in terms of coursework and then also working with clients
Mam how to get the job in abroad I am studying speech pathology so I ge t the job in abroad tell the 2ays to get the job in abroad please tell your comment below your salary please I do not know English so
To be a teacher you actually need a masters. Comparing it to a teacher I would say is not a fair comparison since both professions give so much… coming from a teacher who has been to school and has taken all the necessary test to keep going, I can tell you it’s draining. Actually considering this SLP as another career because teachers are so underpaid for the work they do!
I know that in some African countries they don't have the systems in place for certification. I don't know about employment there. Sorry I can't be of more use!
Yes, a masters degree is more than a bachelors degree. Your comments just threw classroom teachers under the bus. You came off as a snob because your training 'is so clinical'...'my masters degree blah blah'. You change jobs A LOT. You focus on salary A LOT. I see no love for the children or your job. Time for you to go...you're burned out. 🔥
Hi, I'm sorry you see it that way. Yes, I did say that regarding the speech therapy masters degree. I feel like I can say that because I'm currently enrolled in a teachers masters program so I can make a direct comparison. I find it much easier to be in a teachers masters program because the work is less challenging for me. The speech therapy masters that I completed over 15 years ago was much more difficult because the people I have to learn to treat have complex needs (autism, traumatic brain injury, aphasia post-stroke, special education etc). While I will continue to hold the opinion you object to, I believe that one thing I did not consider is that being in my 40s and doing a masters is different than doing a masters in my 20s. I'm more knowledgeable and have had a lot more work and life experience. Yes, I do change jobs and I do focus on salary. Being satisfied at work is important and I don't think anyone should stay in a job that doesn't meet their needs, hence this video. It's okay to make changes: it's your life. Have a great day
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I wish more SLPs would share their experiences with pay. This was an eye opener as a graduate student.
Absolutely!!
Thank you for this!! I’m about to graduate and have started looking for jobs but it’s so hard to know what a fair salary is because no one talks about it! Thank you for your openness.
I really hope this helps. Thank you! After reflecting on my salary (which was a good exercise for me to do as well), I think I've been underpaid for most of my career :(
I share your frustration with the fact that we are so well educated, went through so much training, and I am ready to retire from private practice with over 45 years of experience and I don't get reimbursed any more than a new grad out of school by insurance companies if they pay me at all. I spend more time fighting, advocating, etc. than it is worth. I love my work, and recall hearing just before I graduated, that this was not a job that will make you rich in funds, but rich in helping others. That's all nice but when we see how much athletes and actors make, and how I have had to sacrifice time from my family for paperwork that is nonending, I wonder if therapists and teachers will ever be respected to be paid what we are worth. One of the positives about staying in a school is the retirement benefit! I spent 10 years in a school so I won't realize that. My dad warned me when I left that I would be better staying in the schools, but my sanity was worth going off on my own. Wish you the best in your future.
You definitely nail it in your comment! It shouldn't be this way!
I am working on my undergraduate degree and about ready to give up. I work full time and I’m a mom of 7. It’s definitely hard and I’m trying to balance it all together. Praying I can do this.
Thanks for sharing! It's is really tough. You can finish your bachelors. I know you can. It's going to open up a lot of doors for you in the future when your kids are grown
How are you doing now? I hope you were able to finish the semester off! How many years left?
Thank you for sharing your story. Just so you know, everyone should know about salary benchmarks. I work in HR and benchmark salaries each budget period. For our organization, a speech therapist with at least 2 years of experience (we hire at the market midpoint to be competitive. If the candidate has less experience, we bring them in below the mid-range benchmark, but not the minimum). Average Pay in Philadelphia- Mid Range is $86,912.00, Max- $102,888.00; I must say this is healthcare and long-term Rehab facilities compensation benchmarks. With the tight talent market, organizations need to pay for the skills they are requiring.
Totally agree with you. I'm encouraged by the salary range you quote here. Thanks for sharing!
Start a private practice, hire employees. Build...Build... and keep building. Don't work for someone else. Pricing works like this..... An example is the business bills 250 an hour.... they give you a small cut of that, maybe 40. Then they pocket the rest. If you start your own business, you pocket everything and will have enough for private health insurance, retirement, and most importantly taking advantage of all of the deductions. Be your own boss, be your own person. Your better than working for someone else.
I think you are definitely on to something there!!! I should do a video about that....
Thank you Sarah for being candid about your salary. This is powerful information for SLPs!
I really hope it's helpful. I also think that I've now realized that I've been underpaid my whole career... :(
i know this is an old video but thank you for posting this. I'm going to become an SLP and I'm starting that process. It's good to know and be aware of accurate pay.
Thanks! I just wanted to share REAL info with people. I wish you all the best in the future as an SLP!! :)
Thank you for sharing. I think it’s important that we all discuss salaries.
Absolutely! Transparency is how we all avoid being overcharged (and shortchanged!!)
Thank you for sharing this! As a future hopeful bilingual SLP, this is extremely helpful to hear.
Thank you! Actually after creating this video, I've realized that I've been underpaid and have been for a long time.
@@SarahWuSLP
Thank you for this valuable insight! You’re beautiful:) if you don’t mind, I have some questions? I am currently in my post bacc year- getting ready to apply to grad school in my home town. Without a ton of worldly experience, it’s still hard for me to assess whether this amount of pay is worth the investment. I was accepted into a grad program for school psychology which I declined along the line of thought that- at least with SLP, I can work part time/remotely if I want to. This seems like the greatest benefit of SLP- the flexibility right? Nevertheless I’m still burning with curiosity about your felt experiences- would you still choose SLP if you were starting from scratch? While you are getting a second masters(wow!), do you plan to stay in SLP or possibly go into administration or something else, possibly more lucrative? Another path I’ve heavily considered is social work/becoming a private practice mental health therapist because many of them pull in over 100k/year on insurance panels but much like independent SLPs, they are responsible for their own insurance and benefits. Sorry this is getting long but I guess my confidence in SLP comes from the (debatable) notion that compared to other career paths, the actual quality of the work is a bit less stressful, even fun at times (kiddos ami right?:). What are your thoughts on this and what career paths have you ever wondered/wished you’d pursued instead if any? Thanks again for your time and providing people like me with invaluable, inspiring, and instrumental info. Thank you- best of luck ✌️💖
@@our.secret1130 It’s a highly personal decision figuring out if this is right for you and also figuring out if the profession is going to be able to hold your attention for a lengthy career. I will say burn out is real for all of the professions you listed, including speech. Kids are fun for sure! While each kid is unique, I have found that therapy for me gets a little rote and boring. I prefer evaluation because each client is a puzzle that needs to be figured out. Just based on my experience, enjoying evaluation more than therapy is not the typical experience for SLP - most SLPs feel the opposite. I would actually ask this same question in one of the large FB groups to get more input from a variety of SLPs.
@@SarahWuSLP thank you for your response! That is an interesting angle I haven’t considered before :) no prsssure because I am sure you’re busy-- but if you have a moment would you be willing to link one of the groups you know of or what it’s called? Thanks you! Have an awesome weekend!
@@our.secret1130 Google "Facebook group speech language pathologists"
Like another commenter said, it depends on where you live. I own a private pediatric practice and would LOVE to pay my colleague more, like the $50/hr independent contractor rate you mentioned. Pay her what she's worth as an excellent SLP with lots of experience. Heck, pay myself more as an SLP with 20+ years and the manager. But there is a lot of Medicaid in our area, AND private insurance companies reimburse Speech Therapy at rates barely above Medicaid. Medicare has better rates. So, we compromise - because we have flexibility, 1:1 therapy, we have fun, and have far less stress than in the schools. Not as secure, lower pay, no benefits, retirement is going to be tricky - but right now, I feel happier and healthier. Worth it!
Totally understandable. Reimbursement also has to figure into the pay equation. This is definitely not a black and white issue. Thanks for commenting!
I thought with you being a bilingual therapist you would be making a lot more money! I am surprised at how low you are paid. But thanks for your openness about your salaries. I now feel blessed with my current salary in the schools.
Thank you! I actually think you are right. I really never thought about it and I'm hearing from others that they are paid more than I have been paid. It's a good reflection for me to actually advocate more in the future. I think I've been underpaid for most of my career :(
Thanks so much for sharing. For other speech-language pathologists in other parts of the world, this is valuable information so we can have an idea of what our compensation should be. Thanks again.
Excellent to hear that the info is valuable.It reinforces my decision to share it. Thank you for commenting.
Thank you so much for sharing this! There were several points I agree with you on. Specifically how, in the school setting, we get lumped into the teacher salary and not compensated enough. I agree with many other commenters that you definitely aren't getting paid enough, especially because you are bilingual. I do appreciate your candidness about this topic. No one does talk about it so I hate getting asked in an interview what my desired salary is. I never know what is good enough. I only have 3 years of experience and my last year's salary through a contract company working at a school district in the south suburbs of Chicago making 58k, so yeah...I think you should be making more.
Thanks so much for the support. I never really thought about it, but I was for sure not getting paid enough. One thing I didn't mention was that I worked extremely part time for a school district last school year and I was paid the equivalent of $58k salary (when you multiplied what I was paid part-time into a full-time salary). So that was during my 14th year as an SLP :(
For anyone looking through the comments for other SLP salaries. I’m a medical speech pathologist based in NY. I graduated almost 3 years ago. My current salary is right around the avg salary on glass door. Not the 61,000, the higher salary of 84,000. My salary will only reach that if I have full time employment. I am paid hourly so if it’s slow I go home early.
Thanks for sharing. Do you have health insurance?
@@SarahWuSLP guessing she doesn’t? I’m realizing the impacts of being contracted/1099. It’s a major thing for anyone wanting to retire, go to the dr., buy a house.. I’m still so confused about pursuing this field 😭 about to start grad school this fall but seriously anxious . My gut is saying no but idk what else I’ll do !!! 😵💫 do you have any advice?? Plz help!!!
@@our.secret1130 I think that if you are having doubts, you should ask for a year deferment from the program. Have you done job shadows of professionals in the field? You need to really do your research and make sure that this is what you want to do. Especially because the education is so costly. There are other jobs that pay well that don't cost as much. For example, X-ray technicians. I believe they make a high wage and their training is a two year program at a community college.
Im an in home SLP for early intervention and get of 74hr, but I own my own business so I’m able to write off 19k dollars. So your/ my salary is dictated by the field you work in. So that’s 100k +! School will always lay low unless you find a high paying district. Be flexible in todays economy! Good luck
@@jeffreycooper6789 how do you acquire clients?
Salary depends sooo much on where you live. I think based on financial transparency laws, all school districts have to post their salary schedules. I've found there's not a lot of wiggle room to demand more in a school setting--maybe you can get a few steps added but there is not usually consideration for extra skills such as being bilingual. I'm in a rural area and the very highest someone can make in my district according to the salary schedule is $67,800. That's with 32 years of experience and 48 credits past the masters degree. So, it's hard to hear that some people in their CF year are making $10K more than our highest. But my house payment is much lower as well. Give and take I guess.
Yes, that's really a great point. It's so variable by region. Cost of living is an important consideration too. School salary schedules are inflexible and that is a huge issue too. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!!
I think you should be paid much more! I work in the schools as a contract employee, monolingual, 2 years experience in schools, 6 years overall and I’m currently paid $62/hr in Texas.
Thank you! I think you are right. Actually after making this video and doing the research, I've realized I've been vastly underpaid for most of my career. Yikes... :(
That's amazing! Are you also a SLP?
What city in TX? I’m in SA, contract worker and I make $40/hr
Thank you for taking the time to make this video! I am wondering how much cost of living affects what you are offered where you live. I live in Oregon but if I were to move to Washington, just a few hours away, I could make around $40,000 more a year due to cost of living (in the Seattle area). Also, I am a bilingual SLP as well but I honestly don't know how much more I should be making for my extra skill. I wish we could be more transparent about this so we know how much to negotiate for on our salaries.
I think you are right that where you live impacts how much you get paid. In the video description I link to two articles. One is the Glassdoor reference for the average salary for SLPs. The second is the average speech pathologist salary by state. There is variability, but still most are higher than I have reached.
You and I had the same major/minor! So cool. I’m applying to grad schools right now to become an SLP. Thanks for sharing your story.
Good luck!!
Y’all I just accepted a SLP clinical fellowship job and I will earn 68K per year with full benefits
My job is in America.
Hope this was helpful
Thanks from sharing!! :)
My friend is an SLP at a hospital and she’s making close to 85k a year in South FL. I guess it all depends where you live.
Absolutely does vary by where you live! Thanks for sharing!
Cost of living in South Florida is pretty high though….
Mainly compares on the setting too
This was so helpful. Thank you for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for sharing this information. I am shocked by how much you get paid. I'm currently working as a CF in an elementary school in NY and I'm making $73k a year. You should be getting paid so much more. I hope there is a way to negotiate. Are you under a union?
Thank you Maria. I appreciate the support. I took this year off to support my kids during distance learning and because of COVID. I will definitely be sure to advocate louder in the future.
That’s crazy. As a CF in Pennsylvania as a school based SLP (urban area)-I made 50K. Where you live greatly effects what you make.
@@jalyntaylor7609 I agree. The cost of living is much higher in NYC as well.
@@mariaa9635 Yes I used to live in CT-which is where I completed my CFY. I retired from a very well paying position in the MD, DC area. Salary is based on where you live.
Hi Sarah, I'm new to your channel. Did you grow up spreaking Spanish? Did you learn it for fun or was it a decision that you made for your career? Also can you make video on balancing your career and having little ones?
Hi! My grandma spoke fluent French as a second language and when I got the chance to learn a language, I chose Spanish starting in junior high. I studied Spanish through high school all the way through college and majored in Spanish. I have a video about how I learned Spanish and how much I love the language (here: th-cam.com/video/xcxE13vkM1M/w-d-xo.html ) Also I can definitely make a video about work/life balance - it hard!!
@@SarahWuSLP I would appreciate it as I will likely have a toddler in Grad school and be beginning my career with a strong need for knowledge on how to balance.
They are offering positions for insurance adjuster s in my west Texas town of El Paso which is extremely low cost if living paying 89k no degree needed. I keep getting shocked and the amount of education required for these very important jobs and compensation definitely needs to catch up. I also get travel compensation and 401k and pension with one of the Big 5 insurance companies. Will admit have been scouring the web for new career options.
You brought up some good points for sure.
Thank you for making this video
Sure!
Hello this video was very helpful as I am currently a CF! One Question: which school district was your teletherapy job that you describe in the video? Thank you so much!
I actually worked for multiple school districts in the state of Illinois in rural areas doing teletherapy. The positions were for bilingual speech paths that they couldn't staff in person in their areas. I actually had good experiences with all the districts I have worked with.
Hi. I am in grad school for SLP and I actually want to drop out. This is one of the reasons I am considering dropping out. High stress, but I will be underpaid the rest of my life. I’m also struggling terribly in a Dysphagia class and I have no interest in SD at all. This one class will be the reason I cannot finish my degree. 😂
I'm so sorry to hear that you are struggling. Dysphagia was the worst class ever for me as well. I can't advise you about your career - I suggest talking to your advisor and your family to make those choices.
Did you end up dropping out? I am about to start but urgent feeling to defer
@@SarahWuSLP what would you advise your younger self about going into this field if that’s not too personal to ask? Thank you..
@@our.secret1130 I don't know your background or your age, but that would impact whether or not I think this is a good career move for you. I have to admit I had no idea what I was doing when I chose SLP but it has worked out for me. However, I have been chronically underpaid and that is why I have multiple side hustles
I don't work with dysphagia at all. I work with children in an elementary school. I make $98,000/year in Massachusetts. Don't let one class get you down.
I’m also a Spanish major and I love it!
That's great!
If you work in the school system you will be put on a teacher salary so watch what district you work for.
Exactly
Very useful 👍
Thank you!
Soo helpful. Thank you
Happy to hear it!
Im sorry I went to school for years for this profession. I have never had a good work experience in this field, from the very low pay for the demands and responsibilities, to the lack of benefits and disgraceful working conditions. It is a terrible career. Neither slps or teachers are valued.
I'm sorry
I don't understand why you don't add a bilingual extension to your masters in speech?
I added a bilingual endorsement to my teaching license. But in the state of Illinois that’s it. I believe NY is the only state that offers the extension.
Most teachers do have a master’s degree, but it’s typically a one year program.
That is very true. I'm actually getting a second masters in curriculum and instruction at this very moment. So I can contrast the programs. They are definitely different in terms of coursework and then also working with clients
Mam how to get the job in abroad I am studying speech pathology so I ge t the job in abroad tell the 2ays to get the job in abroad please tell your comment below your salary please I do not know English so
Great! Get your degree and then apply for ASHA certification. Check out Asha.org
My girlfriend has a speech disorder, I have a hard time understanding her, is it possible for to get treatment?
Search your area for local speech pathologists.
California pays the highest. SF and LA
Yes, and the cost of living there is high as well.
To be a teacher you actually need a masters. Comparing it to a teacher I would say is not a fair comparison since both professions give so much… coming from a teacher who has been to school and has taken all the necessary test to keep going, I can tell you it’s draining. Actually considering this SLP as another career because teachers are so underpaid for the work they do!
SLP is a great career!
Are jobs hard to find in Africa?
I know that in some African countries they don't have the systems in place for certification. I don't know about employment there. Sorry I can't be of more use!
I am SLP please help to get job
I'm sorry, I'm very busy right now. Reach out to ASHA.org and ask for their assistance. They will make sure you are certified. Good luck!
Lol
Yes, a masters degree is more than a bachelors degree. Your comments just threw classroom teachers under the bus. You came off as a snob because your training 'is so clinical'...'my masters degree blah blah'. You change jobs A LOT. You focus on salary A LOT. I see no love for the children or your job. Time for you to go...you're burned out. 🔥
Hi, I'm sorry you see it that way. Yes, I did say that regarding the speech therapy masters degree. I feel like I can say that because I'm currently enrolled in a teachers masters program so I can make a direct comparison. I find it much easier to be in a teachers masters program because the work is less challenging for me. The speech therapy masters that I completed over 15 years ago was much more difficult because the people I have to learn to treat have complex needs (autism, traumatic brain injury, aphasia post-stroke, special education etc). While I will continue to hold the opinion you object to, I believe that one thing I did not consider is that being in my 40s and doing a masters is different than doing a masters in my 20s. I'm more knowledgeable and have had a lot more work and life experience. Yes, I do change jobs and I do focus on salary. Being satisfied at work is important and I don't think anyone should stay in a job that doesn't meet their needs, hence this video. It's okay to make changes: it's your life. Have a great day