As of June 2026, Speech-Language Pathology Assistants has an AI-exposure score of 53/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

53/100
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More exposed than 41% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$48,430. About 14,400 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.

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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
Augmentable
  • Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.
  • Prepare charts, graphs, or other visual displays to communicate clients' performance information.
  • Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
  • Test or maintain equipment to ensure correct performance.
  • Conduct in-service training sessions, or family and community education programs.
  • Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
  • Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
  • Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.
  • Select or prepare speech-language instructional materials.
Durable
  • Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of speech-language research projects.

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