Speech-Language Pathologists - Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $69,880 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $33.60. The average wage in New Mexico is slightly below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $32.88 and most workers in this occupation earn between $22.34 and $38.15 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $69,880 | ||
| National Hourly | $33.60 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $46,469 | $68,386 | $79,345 |
| Statewide Hourly | $22.34 | $32.88 | $38.15 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $45,972 | $62,344 | $70,530 |
| Hourly | $22.10 | $29.97 | $33.91 |
| Farmington Annual | $44,365 | $61,747 | $70,438 |
| Hourly | $21.33 | $29.69 | $33.86 |
| Las Cruces Annual | $53,714 | $74,597 | $85,039 |
| Hourly | $25.82 | $35.86 | $40.88 |
| Santa Fe Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $45,972 | $62,344 | $70,530 |
| Hourly | $22.10 | $29.97 | $33.91 |
| Eastern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Northern Annual | $46,741 | $67,156 | $77,363 |
| Hourly | $22.47 | $32.29 | $37.19 |
| Southwestern Annual | $49,536 | $70,970 | $81,687 |
| Hourly | $23.82 | $34.12 | $39.27 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
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Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 1,140 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will have no growth by about 18 percent and an estmated 1,340 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing more slowly than the average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 20 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 1,140 | 1,340 | 1.65% | 20 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 680 | 770 | 1.18% | 9 |
| Farmington | 70 | 70 | 0.72% | 1 |
| Las Cruces | 110 | 140 | 2.27% | 3 |
| Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 680 | 770 | 1.18% | 9 |
| Eastern | 110 | 120 | 0.68% | 1 |
| Northern | 200 | 230 | 1.43% | 3 |
| Southwestern | 140 | 170 | 1.97% | 3 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Speech-Language Pathologists usually need Master's Degree.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | 79% |
| Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. | 20% |
| Doctoral Degree | 1% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.enmu.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Audiology/Audiologist & Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologis | |
| Master's Degree | Audiology/Audiologist & Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologis | |
| + University of New Mexico Main Campus-UNM | ||
| Website:http://www.unm.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Audiology/Audiologist & Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologis | |
| Master's Degree | Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
| License Title | Contact | Year | Number issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instructional Support Providers | NM Public Education Department - Professional Licensure Bureau 300 Don Gaspar, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 582-5821 www.ped.state.nm.us/Licensure/ | 2010 | |
| Clinical Fellows of Speech-Language Pathologist & Audiology | Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Practices 2550 Cerrillos Road, Second Floor , Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 547-4640 www.rld.state.nm.us/Speech/index.html | 2010 | 27 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Practices 2550 Cerrillos Road, Second Floor , Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 547-4640 www.rld.state.nm.us/Speech/index.html | 2010 | 153 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist Apprentice | Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Practices 2550 Cerrillos Road, Second Floor , Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 547-4640 www.rld.state.nm.us/Speech/index.html | 2010 | 27 |
Other available certificates or credentials may also be desirable. Additional local licenses or permits may be required, and individual businesses may have specific employment requirements. Licensing information is collected through a variety of New Mexico-based resources and does NOT include federal licensing requirements.
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 25.9% |
| Educational Services | 54.2% |
| Hospitals | 3.8% |
| Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | 3.4% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | * |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 8.4% |
| Social Assistance | * |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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