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How much do feeding therapist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for feeding therapist in the United States is $70,660.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $87,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a feeding therapist do?

A Feeding Therapist is a specialist who helps children and adults with feeding and swallowing difficulties. They assess and treat issues related to food aversions, texture sensitivities, oral motor skills, and medical conditions that impact eating. Feeding Therapists use a combination of techniques, including sensory integration, behavioral strategies, and oral motor exercises, to improve feeding abilities. They often work in hospitals, clinics, or private practice, collaborating with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and dietitians to create individualized treatment plans.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a feeding therapist?

Feeding Therapists require a solid background in occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, or a related field, often supported by appropriate licensure or certification. Familiarity with assessment tools, feeding protocols, and documentation systems such as electronic medical records is typically essential. Strong interpersonal, observation, and problem-solving skills help therapists build trust with patients and collaborate effectively with families and healthcare teams. These skills and qualifications are crucial for successfully addressing feeding difficulties, ensuring accurate care plans, and achieving positive outcomes for clients.

What does a typical day look like for a feeding therapist?

A typical day for a Feeding Therapist involves assessing clients with feeding or swallowing difficulties, developing individualized treatment plans, and conducting therapy sessions—often in settings such as clinics, hospitals, or clients' homes. Feeding Therapists frequently collaborate with dietitians, pediatricians, occupational therapists, and family members to provide comprehensive care and address multifaceted challenges. Documentation and progress tracking are regular responsibilities, and therapists may also educate caregivers on safe feeding techniques. This role balances hands-on client work with thorough planning and communication, offering variety and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in clients’ daily lives.

How long does it take to become a feeding therapist?

Becoming a feeding therapist typically requires earning a relevant bachelor's degree, such as in speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, or a related field, which takes about 4 years. Afterward, completing a master's degree and gaining supervised clinical experience, which can take an additional 2-3 years, is usually necessary before obtaining licensure or certification to practice as a feeding therapist.

How to become a feeding therapist?

To become a feeding therapist, typically a master's degree in speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, or a related field is required, along with supervised clinical experience. Certification or licensure in your state or country is also necessary, and specialized training in feeding and swallowing disorders can enhance qualifications.
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Infographic showing various Feeding Therapist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 51% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 26% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,660 per year, or $34 per hour.

Occupational Therapist - Pediatric Feeding Therapist

Meridian, ID • On-site

St. Luke's Health System
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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$67K - $91K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Description & Requirements
At St. Luke's, our dedicated team of Pediatric Feeding Therapists - Occupational Therapists are critical in providing exceptional, patient-centered care. We strive to foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences and perspectives which ultimately drives our exceptional, patient-centered care.
What You Can Expect:
  • Work with pediatric patients with feeding difficulties
  • Patient demographics will include treating patients 0-18 years old with feeding/dysphagia needs and as well as a variety of developmental and neurological diagnosis.
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team
  • Monday-Friday, Schedule to be determined

Qualifications:
  • Education: Degree from an accredited occupational therapist program.
  • Licenses/Certifications:
    • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.
    • Valid license to practice occupational therapy in state of practice
    • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross
  • Preferred Qualifications: 1 year of pediatric feeding therapy experience

What's In It For You
At St. Luke's, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission - and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.
St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.

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