Speech Pathologist 

Duties and Responsibilities: Communicating effectively involves enunciating sounds correctly, 

using proper intonation and tone of voice and comprehending what's heard. The speech language 

pathologists, or speech therapists, evaluate and diagnose people with disorders and challenges

in these areas, and help them improve their communication skills. They might work with children, stroke victims or people with dyslexia or brain injuries.

Salary: $69,100 - $72,730 

Education: American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Curriculum's include courses in age-specific speech disorders and alternative communication methods, plus about 300 to 375 hours of supervised clinical experience. Passing the national board Praxis exam is mandatory, and most, if not all, employers require new hires to have license and certification.