Caseload
Median caseload size in the schools
48
Percentage of SLPs working in rural setting
22%
SLPs spend an average of 20.2 hours per week doing this
Direct intervention via pullout
Average salary of a full-time school-based SLP
$66,440
90% of SLPs report regularly serving students in these two areas of intervention
Autism, Language Disorders
Region with the most school-based SLPs (northeast, midwest, south, west)
South
Percentage of SLPs working full time
84%
States with the highest and lowest median salaries
California- $85,834; Louisiana- $49,000
Percentage of SLPs regularly serving children with childhood apraxia of speech
60%
Type of locale with highest reported salary (urban, rural, suburban)
Urban
Percentage of SLPs working as contract employees
13%
Median hourly wage
$51.00
Percentage of SLPs regularly serving students with AAC needs
60%
State with the lowest median caseload
New York (30)
Most frequently cited challenge as a school-based professional
large amount of paperwork
Median salary of SLPs in administrative, supervisor, or directory role working a full calendar year
$80,000
Average number of students on the caseload regularly served for AAC needs
5 students
State with the highest median caseload
Indiana (76)
Average number of hours spent providing direct intervention that is classroom-based (integrated services)
7.3 hours
Median amount of unpaid student loan debt
$30,000