# SOC 29-1127: Speech-Language Pathologists

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/29-1127

Employers filed 5,462 certified H-1B applications for Speech-Language Pathologists (29-1127) roles, requesting 9,719 workers. The average offered wage is $74,730/yr, 24% below the BLS national median ($97,870/yr). (2025, SOC 29-1127) The largest filers are Pristine Rehab CARE, LLC, AlphaVista Services Inc. and EBS Healthcare, Inc.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 5,462 |
| Total workers | 9,719 |
| Average offered wage | $75K |
| Average prevailing wage | $68K |
| BLS median wage | $98K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 29-1127 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | -24% |

## Top employers (of 792)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pristine Rehab CARE, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/pristine-rehab-care-llc-917de21c7a) | 1,151 | 1,223 | $69K | $98K |
| [AlphaVista Services Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/alphavista-services-inc-ed8285d344) | 504 | 933 | $74K | $98K |
| [EBS Healthcare, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/ebs-healthcare-inc-1711c57215) | 423 | 423 | $73K | $98K |
| [BMR Health Services, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/bmr-health-services-inc-8222038d71) | 350 | 579 | $86K | $98K |
| [The Stepping Stones Group LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/the-stepping-stones-group-llc-a1c3753e6a) | 326 | 326 | $89K | $98K |
| [Bilinguals Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/bilinguals-inc-f6a650b6a4) | 248 | 3,122 | $66K | $98K |
| [Edtheory LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/edtheory-llc-e0995eba9c) | 188 | 222 | $99K | $98K |
| [Interface Rehab Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/interface-rehab-inc-780dd8098a) | 173 | 173 | $92K | $98K |
| [Alliedmedix Resources Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/alliedmedix-resources-inc-288ea4a0be) | 139 | 588 | $73K | $98K |
| [SpEd Therapy Services, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/sped-therapy-services-inc-b680a74927) | 101 | 531 | $97K | $98K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61 | 80 | $57K |
| 2011 | 293 | 529 | $60K |
| 2012 | 221 | 400 | $60K |
| 2013 | 187 | 377 | $62K |
| 2014 | 249 | 696 | $62K |
| 2015 | 253 | 668 | $61K |
| 2016 | 240 | 431 | $63K |
| 2017 | 246 | 699 | $65K |
| 2018 | 294 | 604 | $67K |
| 2019 | 271 | 429 | $66K |
| 2020 | 125 | 236 | $64K |
| 2021 | 159 | 250 | $70K |
| 2022 | 131 | 281 | $71K |
| 2023 | 155 | 378 | $75K |
| 2024 | 139 | 302 | $78K |
| 2025 | 160 | 359 | $79K |
| 2026 | 34 | 37 | $83K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 2,908 | 55 | 0.1 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 404 | 7 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 184 | 6 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 131 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 110 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 92 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 72 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 70 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 61 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 52 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 41 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arizona](https://www.xh1b.org/state/az) | 34 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 32 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 30 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Delaware](https://www.xh1b.org/state/de) | 26 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nc) | 26 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [North Dakota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nd) | 24 | 1 | 0.1 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 21 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 20 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Oregon](https://www.xh1b.org/state/or) | 20 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Connecticut](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ct) | 17 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Tennessee](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tn) | 17 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/state/co) | 15 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [Hawaii](https://www.xh1b.org/state/hi) | 14 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Mexico](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nm) | 12 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Nevada](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nv) | 12 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Utah](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ut) | 12 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arkansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ar) | 11 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Missouri](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mo) | 11 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ks) | 10 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nebraska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ne) | 9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alaska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ak) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alabama](https://www.xh1b.org/state/al) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Mississippi](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ms) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sc) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maine](https://www.xh1b.org/state/me) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [District of Columbia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/dc) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Louisiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/la) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Iowa](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ia) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Hampshire](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nh) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oklahoma](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ok) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Dakota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sd) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wisconsin](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wi) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Vermont](https://www.xh1b.org/state/vt) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [West Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wv) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/29-1127
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=29-1127
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=29-1127


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.