Pays $2062-$2437/week — Speech Language Pathologist market median is ~$110k (334 jobs) · Top 25% in Speech Language Pathology for work-life (6.6/10, vs 5,925 in this specialty)
Speech Language Pathologist
About the Role
School-based SLP. Guaranteed hours. Manageable caseloads. $55-$65/hr. Work with PreK-12 students. Actually have time for documentation. That's the dream.
Join Thera Peds as a Speech Language Pathologist in Anchorage, Alaska. TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with schools to provide Speech Language Pathology (SLP) services to PreK–12 students nationwide.
Requirements
- Master's or PhD degree from a Speech-Language Pathology program.
- State License as Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Department of Education Licensure as a SLP.
- National License: ASHA.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $2062-$2437/week.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Thera Peds in Anchorage, Alaska.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct speech therapy services, conduct assessments, and develop IEP plans for PreK-12 students. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including educators and parents to evaluate student progress.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist at Thera Peds a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 5,925 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
In Alaska, Speech-Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$119k across 10 listings, vs ~$99k nationally (6,611 listings).
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Alaska's cost-of-living index is 125.8 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$149k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state — Alaska ranks #8 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$149k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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