EARLY INTERVENTIONIST – Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist 8.1 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$83.5K - $93.8K

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Early Intervention - Speech/Language Pathologist

Exceptional team with generous PTO and professional development benefits

Are you seeking a rewarding career where you can impact the life of a child while expanding your own professional development? PIC is a unique organization that offers early intervention services for infants and toddlers in Alaska. Surround yourself with a team of supportive professionals and experience the many rewards of this unique work environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS for SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST:

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology and license to practice, or are eligible for licensure. CFY candidates are also encouraged to apply.

The Organization

PIC’s mission is to promote the growth and development of young children who experience developmental delays by supporting and strengthening parents. PIC believes:

  • All families are special, unique and respected
  • Families make choices and decisions about the services they receive
  • Families receive information in a sensitive and unbiased manner so they can make the best choices for their child and family
  • Families receive the service they need to help them achieve their goals
  • Goals are achieved by using resources and supports from PIC, as well as the community
  • Learning happens every day in the places children live and play, doing the things the enjoy, with the people who care about and love them

The Position

The Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologist provides assessment and intervention services and strategies to assist in fostering the growth and development of children, birth through age three.

Work is usually performed as a home-based service designed to directly involve parents in providing family-oriented social, nutritional, developmental, and behavioral opportunities for their children.

The Speech Language Pathologist works as a trans-disciplinary team member providing specific information to support the development and implementation of Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP) for clients of the organization.

The specific disciplines represented by the team include early childhood or special education, social work, physical, and occupational therapy.

Pay

$83,544.96-$93,837.70 DOE

The Location

Alaska has so much to offer! Unlimited adventure, wildlife and new experiences. Experience the adventures that others only dream about! See the Northern Lights or go hiking one of over 100,000 glaciers that cover this vast land. The adventure of a lifetime awaits you.

The Rewards for You

Unlock the Benefits That Await You: Join our vibrant team culture, where personal growth and flexibility thrive. Enjoy an abundance of PTO, 12 paid holidays, and the added security of Liability Insurance.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, along with an HRA for even more healthcare support.

Additionally, access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), benefit from tuition reimbursement for qualified loans, and take up to 40 hours of professional development leave. And don't miss out on the opportunity to grow your wealth with a 401K featuring an employer match. Your future starts here!

Key Responsibilities

Provide assessment and intervention services to foster the growth of children from birth to age three. Work within a trans-disciplinary team to implement Individualized Family Services Plans (IFSP) through home-based services.

Requirements

Requires a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology and a valid license to practice or eligibility for licensure. Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) candidates are also encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Intervention StrategiesIFSP DevelopmentFamily-Oriented CareTrans-disciplinary CollaborationChild Development

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates EARLY INTERVENTIONIST – Speech Language Pathologist at Programs for Infants and Children a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,837 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 45% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.1 / 10 · top 5% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,837 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$84k–$94kSpeech-Language Pathology median $94k (middle half $88k–$106k)173 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$87k in purchasing powerAlaska index 102.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Alaska12 active6,924 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 13% remote · 45% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,555 in the last 30 days1,393 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,837 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$89k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 18 employers
6
<$95k
3
$95k-115k
3
$115k-135k
10
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
33%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$72 per hour
#2

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Up to $140,000
#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra Costa

Up to $140,000
#4

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Up to $140,000
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.1
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,837 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Programs for Infants and Children

Health and Human Services
Anchorage, AK
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HRA
401k with Employer Match
Generous PTO
12 Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement

Living in Anchorage

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$417k≈ 5.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,845/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Anchorage, AK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.