Speech-Language Pathologists
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 0 of 23 tasks
No task in this role passes the screen.
Does not pass
Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 8.7% of the role's time · $1.5B
Develop or implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, or inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 8.3% of the role's time · $1.4B
Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid or billing records or caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.9% of the role's time · $1.3B · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.8% of the role's time · $996M
Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, or breathing mechanisms.
physical work, outside the screen · 5.7% of the role's time · $971M
Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.7% of the role's time · $965M
Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, or medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, or swallowing disorders.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.6% of the role's time · $952M
Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.5% of the role's time · $941M · waiting on a check
Participate in and write reports for meetings regarding patients' progress, such as individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings, in-service meetings, or intervention assistance team meetings.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.4% of the role's time · $928M
Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.4% of the role's time · $916M
Supervise or collaborate with therapy team.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.8% of the role's time · $822M
Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.6% of the role's time · $778M
Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written or oral tests or special instruments.
physical work, outside the screen · 4.4% of the role's time · $758M
Develop individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.1% of the role's time · $691M
Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.6% of the role's time · $613M
Conduct lessons or direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.4% of the role's time · $578M
Design, develop, or employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices or strategies.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.2% of the role's time · $553M
Use computer applications to identify or assist with communication disabilities.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.5% of the role's time · $431M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed
Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $286M
Supervise students or assistants.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $185M
Participate in conferences, training, continuing education courses, or publish research results to share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $173M
Communicate with students who use an alternative method of communications, using sign language or computer technology.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $159M · waiting on a check
Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $97.8M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 69,670 | $6.0B | $0 | $0 |
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 48,250 | $4.9B | $0 | $0 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 19,700 | $2.0B | $0 | $0 |
| Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) | 6780 | $757M | $0 | $0 |
| Home Health Care Services | 5600 | $679M | $0 | $0 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 5090 | $553M | $0 | $0 |
| Educational Support Services | 4540 | $401M | $0 | $0 |
| Individual and Family Services | 3210 | $290M | $0 | $0 |
| Employment Services | 2920 | $286M | $0 | $0 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | 2370 | $257M | $0 | $0 |