JOB REPORT / 29-1127 · 23 TASKS

Speech-Language Pathologists.

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Complete administrative responsibilities
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Use computer applications to identify or assist with communication…

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21 of 23 tasks reviewed

This job has 23 core tasks. We went through 21 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Speech-Language Pathologists actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
AI DOES
Drafts paperwork, generates lesson plan templates, and suggests scheduling options
YOU DO
Personalize every plan to the individual patient's progress and goals
TASK 02
Participate in and write reports for meetings regarding patients' progress, such as individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings, in-service meetings, or intervention assistance team meetings.
AI DOES
Drafts progress report language, summarizes session data, and suggests goal wording
YOU DO
Lead the meeting, read the room, and make real-time decisions with families and educators
TASK 03
Use computer applications to identify or assist with communication disabilities.
AI DOES
Flags speech patterns, transcribes sessions, and suggests assessment tools
YOU DO
Apply clinical judgment and connect personally with each patient
TASK 04
Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments.
AI DOES
Searches research databases, summarizes studies, drafts report sections, and spots patterns in data
YOU DO
Design studies, interpret clinical meaning, and judge how findings apply to real patients
TASK 05
Develop individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
AI DOES
Suggests activity templates, goal banks, and program frameworks based on diagnosis type
YOU DO
Observe each student in person and adjust plans to their unique personality, progress, and environment
TASK 06
Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
AI DOES
Drafts plain-language handouts, summarizes communication strategies, and suggests topics to cover
YOU DO
Read each family's emotions and adjust your teaching style in the moment
TASK 07
Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation.
AI DOES
Summarizes research, drafts strategy guides, and suggests evidence-based communication techniques
YOU DO
Read the people in the room and build trust through real conversation
TASK 08
Design, develop, or employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices or strategies.
AI DOES
Suggests AAC options, summarizes research on communication strategies, and drafts treatment frameworks
YOU DO
Observe the patient directly and tailor devices to their exact needs and abilities
TASK 09
Participate in conferences, training, continuing education courses, or publish research results to share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies.
AI DOES
Summarizes research, drafts abstracts and articles, finds relevant studies, and helps prepare presentation slides
YOU DO
Bring lived clinical experience and professional judgment to credibly teach and connect with peers
TASK 10
Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, or medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, or swallowing disorders.
AI DOES
Summarizes test scores, flags patterns in results, and pulls relevant background info
YOU DO
Observe the patient directly and apply clinical judgment to form a diagnosis and treatment plan
TASK 11
Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
AI DOES
Suggests evidence-based exercise frameworks, generates draft program outlines, and summarizes research on specific speech disorders
YOU DO
Observe each patient closely, adapt exercises to their real-time progress, and apply clinical intuition from hands-on sessions
TASK 12
Develop or implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, or inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.
AI DOES
Suggests evidence-based treatment frameworks, pulls research on therapy techniques, and helps draft goal language for IEPs or care plans
YOU DO
Observe the patient directly, blend input from the full care team, and adapt the plan in the moment based on how the person responds
TASK 13
Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency.
AI DOES
Generates practice scripts, vocabulary lists, and lesson plan drafts tailored to a student's language background
YOU DO
Read the student's emotional cues, adapt in real time, and build the relationship that makes learning feel safe
TASK 14
Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.
AI DOES
Suggests exercises, tracks progress notes, and provides practice materials or visual guides
YOU DO
Watch the client live, adjust your approach on the spot, and build the trust that makes learning stick
TASK 15
Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.
AI DOES
Drafts referral letters, summarizes service options, and flags relevant specialists based on diagnosis codes
YOU DO
Use your clinical read of the whole person to decide who they truly need
TASK 16
Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written or oral tests or special instruments.
AI DOES
Scores standardized tests, flags patterns in responses, and auto-fills report templates
YOU DO
Observe the patient in person, adapt test delivery in real time, and build the trust needed for accurate results
TASK 17
Conduct lessons or direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
AI DOES
Suggests game ideas, lesson plans, and activity resources tailored to specific speech goals
YOU DO
Read the child's reactions in the moment and adjust the session with warmth and skill
TASK 18
Supervise or collaborate with therapy team.
AI DOES
Drafts meeting notes, tracks caseload data, and flags scheduling gaps
YOU DO
Build trust, coach team members, and make calls about patient care in the moment
TASK 19
Supervise students or assistants.
AI DOES
Helps track progress notes, generate feedback templates, and flag documentation gaps
YOU DO
Watch sessions live, build trust, and make judgment calls about clinical skill development
TASK 20SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid or billing records or caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
AI DOES
Drafts reports and organizes client data
YOU DO
Ensure accuracy and protect client privacy
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TASK 21SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
AI DOES
Tracks vital signs and flags concerning patterns
YOU DO
Interpret symptoms and decide next steps
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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Speech-Language Pathologists
SOC code: 29-1127
Tasks reviewed: 21 of 23

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $97,870 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $110,750 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 183,390
Employed in Colorado: 4,420
Job outlook: +15% by 2034 · ~13,300 openings/yr

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Your job, task by task.

Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.

Participate in and write reports for meetings regarding patients' progress, such as individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings, in-service meetings, or intervention assistance team meetings.

Use computer applications to identify or assist with communication disabilities.

Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments.

Develop individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.

Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.

Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation.

Design, develop, or employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices or strategies.

Participate in conferences, training, continuing education courses, or publish research results to share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies.

Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, or medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, or swallowing disorders.

Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.

Develop or implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, or inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.

Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency.

Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.

Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.

Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written or oral tests or special instruments.

Conduct lessons or direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.

Supervise or collaborate with therapy team.

Supervise students or assistants.

Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid or billing records or caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.

Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.

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