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How much do slp aide jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for slp aide in Raleigh, NC is $17.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.47 and $19.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical responsibilities and challenges of an SLP aide in educational settings?

As an SLP Aide in a school environment, you’ll assist speech-language pathologists with preparing materials, setting up therapy sessions, and supporting students during activities designed to improve communication skills. A common challenge is managing the needs of multiple students with varying abilities while staying within the scope of practice set by your supervising SLP. Collaboration with teachers, therapists, and parents is essential to ensure student progress and maintain clear communication. Additionally, SLP Aides often help with documentation and organizational tasks, which requires attention to detail and adaptability to shifting priorities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an SLP aide?

To thrive as an SLP Aide, you need a foundational understanding of speech and language development, basic patient care skills, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with therapy materials, data collection software, and office management systems is often required. Strong interpersonal communication, patience, and organizational skills help you support clients and collaborate effectively with speech-language pathologists. These abilities ensure efficient therapy sessions, accurate progress tracking, and a positive therapeutic environment for clients.

What is an SLP aide?

SLP Aides, or Speech-Language Pathology Aides, are support personnel who assist licensed speech-language pathologists in providing services to individuals with speech, language, or communication disorders. Their duties often include preparing materials, performing clerical tasks, and helping clients with therapy exercises under direct supervision. SLP Aides do not provide clinical services independently but play an important role in supporting the therapy process and ensuring smooth operation of speech-language programs.

What is the difference between Slp Aide vs Speech Therapist?

AspectSlp AideSpeech Therapist
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some states require certificationMaster's degree in Speech-Language Pathology; state licensure
Work EnvironmentSchools, clinics, nursing homes, hospitalsHospitals, clinics, schools, private practice
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist with therapy activities, support speech therapists, supervise clientsAssess, diagnose, treat speech and language disorders

While Slp Aides support speech therapists by assisting with therapy activities and supervising clients, Speech Therapists are licensed professionals responsible for diagnosing and treating speech and language disorders. The roles differ mainly in required credentials and scope of practice, with Speech Therapists holding advanced degrees and licensure, whereas Slp Aides provide supportive assistance under supervision.

What are the most commonly searched types of Slp jobs in Raleigh, NC?

The most popular types of Slp jobs in Raleigh, NC are:

What cities near Raleigh, NC are hiring for Slp Aide jobs?

Cities near Raleigh, NC with the most Slp Aide job openings:

Infographic showing various Slp Aide job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 36% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $36,666 per year, or $17.6 per hour.

Speech Language Pathologist-PRN

CenterWell Senior Primary Care

Lillington, NC • On-site

$54 - $76/hr

Other

Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


CenterWell Senior Primary Care rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

9th of 242 rated social care providers


Job description

Join Our Caring Community

As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, reporting to the Clinical Manager, you'll play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, mobility and independence—all from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on rehabilitation and functional improvement, you'll empower individuals to overcome physical limitations, perform everyday activities with confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.

As a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, you will:

  • Evaluate, direct and provide speech/language pathology service to patients in the home or facility
  • Participate in the development and periodic review of the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care.
  • Use professional skills and judgment in assessing and treating disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing to prevent, identify, evaluate and minimize the effects of such disorders and conditions.
  • Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and applications of therapeutic treatments including audio logic screening.
  • Observe, record and report changes in the patient's condition and response to treatment to supervisor and/or the physician.
  • Provide instruction and training to patients in use of alternative communication systems when appropriate.
  • Provide counsel and instruction to patients, families and healthcare staff.
  • Maintain and submit documentation as required by the Company and/or facility. Prepare and submit written reports of evaluations, visits, summaries, care plans, care coordination activities and progress reports as required by Company policy.
  • Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning.
  • Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct concerning information that is confidential in nature. Share information only when the recipient's right to access is clearly established and the sharing of such information is clearly in the best interests of the patient.
Use Your Skills to Make an Impact

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum six months experience as a speech therapist / speech language pathologist
  • Current and unrestricted license
  • Current CPR certification
  • A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Home Health experience

Pay Range: $54.00 - $76.00 pay per visit/unit • $85,400 - $117,500 per year base pay

Description of Benefits: Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.

About Us

About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer at CenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.


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