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	Speech-Language Pathology Assistants	Speech-Language Pathologists	Special Education Teachers, Elementary School	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	Occupational Therapy Assistants	Physical Therapist Assistants
SUMMARY	28% Low Risk	12% Minimal Risk	6% Minimal Risk	8% Minimal Risk	20% Low Risk	18% Minimal Risk
JOB SCORE	4.9/10	8.6/10	6.3/10	6.4/10	7.8/10	7.3/10
POLLING	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	21% (Low Risk, Based on 272 votes)	16.9% (Minimal Risk, Based on 37 votes)	18.0% (Minimal Risk, Based on 32 votes)	16.9% (Minimal Risk, Based on 34 votes)	34% (Low Risk, Based on 66 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	3.5%	15.0%	-1.8%	1.4%	19.2%	22.0%
WAGES	$46,050 or $22.14 per hour	$95,410 or $45.87 per hour	$63,000 or $30.29 per hour	$62,190 or $29.90 per hour	$68,340 or $32.85 per hour	$65,510 or $31.49 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	103,650	178,790	231,570	28,200	47,910	108,010
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DESCRIPTION	Assist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. Monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems.	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.	Teach academic, social, and life skills to elementary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.	Teach academic, social, and life skills to preschool-aged students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.	Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.	Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

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