Speech-Language Pathologist (Pediatric or Adult)

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$83k-$125k

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Job Description

  • Building Name: UVMMC - Fanny Allen Campus
  • Location Address: 790 College Parkway, Colchester Vermont
  • Regular
  • Department: Rehabilitation Therapies - Inpatient
  • Full Time
  • Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours

  • Shift: Day/Eve
  • Primary Shift: -
  • Weekend Needs: As Scheduled
  • Salary Range: Min $39.95 Mid $49.94 Max $59.93
  • Recruiter: Kate Davies
  • Recently update job description!

Job Description

Our UVMMC Speech-Language Pathology team provides services to patients across the acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient settings.

As essential members of the multi-disciplinary team, we work with pediatric and adult patients with a wide range of needs, including impairments in speech, language, communication, and swallowing.

Our team members provide evaluation and treatment as well as education and counseling to patients, families, and other care providers. Our Speech-Language Pathologists are also involved in consultative services within the organization and the community.

We are seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist dedicated to professional growth and development and to the continuous improvement of patient care. The Speech-Language Pathologist selected for this role may provide services for pediatric and/or adult patients in the outpatient and/or inpatient settings. This will be dependent on the applicant’s level of experience and the current needs of our department.

Education

  • Master's Degree from an Accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
  • Clinical certification (CCC's) or eligible to receive CCC's from ASHA.
  • Licensed to practice speech-language pathology in the State of Vermont.

Experience

A minimum of 1-2 years of experience with pediatric or adult patients. Applicants with experience in the medical setting or Speech-Language Pathologists who are interested in transitioning into a role within this setting, will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides evaluation, treatment, and counseling for pediatric and adult patients across acute, inpatient, and outpatient settings. They also serve as active members of a multi-disciplinary team, providing consultative services to patients, families, and the community.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program and possess a Vermont state license. A minimum of 1-2 years of experience with pediatric or adult patients is required, along with ASHA clinical certification or eligibility.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric careAdult careOutpatient therapySpeech impairment treatmentLanguage impairment treatmentCommunication therapySwallowing therapyPatient evaluationPatient counselingMulti-disciplinary collaboration

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In Vermont, the Speech-Language Pathologist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$104k (23 salary observations; 58 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,433 salary observations; 21,411 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Speech-Language Pathologist market look like in Vermont?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (speech-language pathology)ranked against 573 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$83k–$125kSpeech-Language Pathologist median $88k (middle half $79k–$104k)146 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Vermont vs national$104k median in Vermont$97k nationally (+7%)23 state / 5,433 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$106k in purchasing powerVermont index 98.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathologist listings in Vermont20 active7,574 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 45% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Speech-Language Pathologist pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (573 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 17 employers
11
<$100k
2
$100k-120k
1
$138k
9
$140k-160k
2
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
82%
CME allowance
45%
Relocation assistance
32%
Loan repayment
23%
PSLF eligible
23%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$65-$80/hr
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$70-$80/hr
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$61.5-$75.75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 573 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Colchester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$506k≈ 6.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,325/mo≈ 34% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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