Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Salinas, CA

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), also known as a speech therapist, plays a pivotal role in the therapy industry by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. These disorders may result from a variety of causes such as stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, Parkinson's disease, a cleft palate, or autism. SLPs develop and implement individualized treatment plans, provide counseling to patients and their families, keep accurate records, report progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. They work in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and research settings.

To become an SLP, one must possess a strong set of skills including excellent communication, patience, compassion, and problem-solving abilities. They require a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and must be licensed in the state they wish to practice. In addition, they should earn a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Before becoming an SLP, a person may work as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, a special education teacher, or a child development specialist, gaining valuable experience in supporting individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.

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Urgent School Speech Language Pathologist (CCC/CF) Needed in Gonzales, California

  • Gonzales, CA (14 miles from Salinas, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Gonzales, CA (14 miles from Salinas, CA)
  • moments ago

dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC/CF) to join a dynamic school team in the Gonzales, CA area for the second half of the 2024-2025 school year....

Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $2,400 per week

  • Salinas, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Salinas, CA
  • 22 hours ago

TheraEx Therapy is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Salinas, California....

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Logan, CA

  • Aromas, CA (14 miles from Salinas, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Aromas, CA (14 miles from Salinas, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Soliant Health is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist who is interested in working in a school setting in the Logan, CA area....

Full Time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Boronda, CA

  • Salinas, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Salinas, CA
  • 1 day ago

Soliant Health is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist who is interested in working in a school setting in the Boronda, CA area....

Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $2,085 per week

  • Salinas, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Salinas, CA
  • 2 days ago

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Salinas, California....

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School Services - Speech Language Pathologist - $2,781 per week

  • Monterey, CA (11 miles from Salinas, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Monterey, CA (11 miles from Salinas, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist Speech Language Pathologist Discipline: School Services School Services Start Date: 08/01/2025 08/01/2025 Duration: 36 weeks 36 weeks 40 hours per week 40 hours...

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Needed in Salinas, CA

  • Salinas, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Salinas, CA
  • 4 days ago

Join our passionate team as a full-time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Specialist in the beautiful city of Salinas!...

Speech Language Pathology Assistant 24'-25' School Year in Salinas, California Salinas, CA Today CATEGORY Schools - SLPA JOB TYPE Contract Soliant Health is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist...

24/25 School Year, Special Education - Speech and Language Specialist

  • Watsonville, CA (19 miles from Salinas, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Watsonville, CA (19 miles from Salinas, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary Special educators have the unique opportunity to inspire students to achieve their educational, social, emotional, vocational goals and a life of value. Speech and Language...

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST 1.0 FTE Bilingual applicants preferred

  • Pacific Grove, CA (15 miles from Salinas, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pacific Grove, CA (15 miles from Salinas, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary Under the supervision of the Director of Student Services, and in coordination with the site Principal, provides speech and language services to the school including...

Calling on SLPAs (Speech-Language Pathology Assistants) based in Salinas, CA: Soliant is working with a local school and is seeking a contract provider for the remainder of the school year....

Watsonville, CA: School-based Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

  • Watsonville, CA (19 miles from Salinas, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Watsonville, CA (19 miles from Salinas, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Calling on SLPAs (Speech-Language Pathology Assistants) based in the area of Watsonville, CA: Soliant is working with a local school and is seeking a contract provider for the remainder of the...

Contract Speech-Language Pathologist, Watsonville CA

  • Watsonville, CA (19 miles from Salinas, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Watsonville, CA (19 miles from Salinas, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Speech-Language Pathologist Soliant is seeking SLP candidates for a contract assignment with a partnering school district in Watsonville, CA....

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant: Monterey, CA

  • Monterey, CA (11 miles from Salinas, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Monterey, CA (11 miles from Salinas, CA)
  • 5 days ago

We seek candidates who: Have some experience with speech therapy in a school setting Are flexible and adaptable Professional and accountable Bring excellent communication skills Are willing to work...

School Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Job in the Castroville, CAArea

  • Castroville, CA (9 miles from Salinas, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Castroville, CA (9 miles from Salinas, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Soliant is currently working with an exceptional school district near the Castroville, CA area that is looking to fill a Speech Language Pathologist position open for the 2022-23 school year....

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Salary for Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Salinas, CA

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Highest Education Level

Speech-Language Pathologists in Salinas, CA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
61.3%
Bachelor's Degree
20.7%
Associate's Degree
8.0%
Doctorate Degree
5.8%
High School or GED
2.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Speech-Language Pathologists in Salinas, CA
None
35.7%
1-2 years
27.2%
Less than 1 year
25.8%
2-4 years
11.3%