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Lake Stevens, Washington

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$92k-$106k

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Job Description

  • Sherwood Community Services
  • Speech and Language Pathologist
  • Full Time
  • Hiring Range: $91,998.40 - $105,798.16
  • Salary Range: $91,998.40 - $119,597.92

The Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist provides speech, language, and communication therapy services to infants and toddlers from birth to three years of age and their families. Services are delivered using a family-centered, parent-coaching model that supports caregivers in incorporating therapeutic strategies into everyday routines and activities.

Services are primarily provided in natural environments, including the family home, community settings, and virtually when appropriate. The Speech-Language Pathologist works collaboratively with families, caregivers, and a multidisciplinary team to support each child’s communication development, participation, and overall functioning.

The SLP serves as an active member of a collaborative and supportive team, contributing professional expertise, participating in team discussions and planning, and coordinating services to promote positive outcomes for children and families.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
  • Current Washington State Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license in good standing.
  • ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) or eligibility for certification.
  • Pediatric or early intervention experience preferred.
  • Experience working with infants, toddlers, and children with developmental delays or disabilities preferred.
  • Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Commitment to family-centered, strengths-based, and culturally responsive services.

Responsibilities

Provide speech-language therapy services to infants and toddlers, primarily birth to three years of age, using a family-centered parent-coaching model.

Provide services in natural environments, including family homes, childcare settings, community locations, and virtually when appropriate.

Complete speech-language assessments and evaluations for eligibility, six-month reviews/re-evaluations, and annual evaluations.

Prepare clear, timely assessment reports and communicate evaluation results and recommendations to families, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary team.

  • Develop and support IFSP outcomes in collaboration with families and other team members.
  • Provide 50–55-minute therapy sessions through direct intervention, caregiver education, and parent coaching.
  • Complete timely clinical documentation, including SOAP notes, within required deadlines.
  • Maintain an organized caseload and schedule visits in accordance with IFSP frequency and service requirements.
  • Collaborate with Family Resource Coordinators (FRCs), therapists, service providers, medical professionals, educators, and other community partners as appropriate.
  • Participate actively in team meetings, case consultations, trainings, and other agency activities.

Maintain compliance with Washington State requirements, Early Supports policies, professional standards, and Sherwood Community Services policies and procedures.

Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices related to pediatric speech, language, and communication development.

Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, families, and agency partners and respond to work-related communications within established timelines.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric TherapyAssessment And EvaluationIFSP DevelopmentMultidisciplinary CollaborationEvidence-Based PracticeCase Management

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 50% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$99k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 10 employers

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<$145k
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$145k-155k
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$156k
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$166k
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$177k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
37%
Sign-on bonus
11%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,664 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lake Stevens

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$633k≈ 6.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,037/mo≈ 40% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
35 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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