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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Speech-Language Pathologists, Physician Assistants
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$102,810$142,410Higher
Hourly median$49.43/hr$68.47/hr
Middle half of workers earn$84,100 – $120,900$128,020 – $172,610
Jobs in Greater Boston3,720Higher3,550
Massachusetts change 2024–34+14.2%+18.2%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year360Higher320
Typical U.S. entry educationMaster's degreeMaster's degree
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingInternship/residencyNone
AI exposure77Higher41ModerateLower
Observed AI use todayLittle or noneLittle or none
Programs near Boston15More5

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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