What are the main factors that influence a Speech Language Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Speech Language Assistant's salary?

A Speech Language Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $97,557 for beginners, reaching about $102,782 at mid-level, and approach $103,667 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Speech Language Assistant?

Speech Language Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Speech Language Assistant roles are District of Columbia $107,592, California $107,184, Massachusetts $105,756. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Speech Language Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Speech Language Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Speech and Language Pathology Director: $161,768; Speech and Language Therapy Manager: $141,944; Speech Language pathology assistant / SLPA: $109,750; Speech and Language Pathologist: $97,270; Speech Language Pathology Assistant: $97,175.

Speech Language Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Speech Language Assistant make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Speech Language Assistant in Delaware is $98,633 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, a Speech Language Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,336
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,606 to $105,282
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,297

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Speech Language Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,282	$8,774	$2,025	$51
Average	$98,633	$8,219	$1,897	$47
25th Percentile	$90,606	$7,550	$1,742	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Speech Language Assistant Salaries

A Speech Language Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Speech Language Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Speech Language Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $97,557
Early Career (1-2 years): $99,462
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,782
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $103,114
Expert (over 8 years): $103,667

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Speech Language Assistant	$97,557
Intermediate Level Speech Language Assistant	$99,462
Senior Level Speech Language Assistant	$102,782
Specialist Level Speech Language Assistant	$103,114
Expert Level Speech Language Assistant	$103,667

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How Do Speech Language Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Speech Language Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $107,592.
California: $107,184.
Massachusetts: $105,756.

District of Columbia $107,592 California $107,184 Massachusetts $105,756 Washington $105,367 New Jersey $105,328 Alaska $105,192 Connecticut $103,851 New York $103,307

Hawaii $101,568 Rhode Island $100,751 Maryland $100,197 Minnesota $99,439 Colorado $99,148 Illinois $99,051 Oregon $98,681 Delaware $98,409

New Hampshire $98,238 Virginia $97,855 Pennsylvania $96,738 Nevada $96,174 North Dakota $95,990 Michigan $95,698 Wisconsin $95,591 Vermont $95,377

Texas $94,785 Maine $94,746 Arizona $94,688 Ohio $94,620 Georgia $93,725 Indiana $93,278 Wyoming $93,191 Utah $93,055

Iowa $92,997 Kansas $92,530 Louisiana $92,394 North Carolina $92,346 Missouri $92,326 Florida $91,947 Montana $91,743 Nebraska $91,549

Kentucky $91,442 South Carolina $91,053 Tennessee $90,810 Idaho $90,713 New Mexico $90,004 Oklahoma $89,848 Alabama $89,275 South Dakota $88,313

Arkansas $87,788 West Virginia $87,506 Mississippi $86,661

Top Paying Cities for Speech Language Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $101,849
Little Creek: $100,907
Magnolia: $101,325

Lincoln, DE $101,849 Little Creek, DE $100,907 Magnolia, DE $101,325 Milford, DE $101,849 Marydel, DE $100,528 Millsboro, DE $101,849 Millville, DE $102,530 Milton, DE $101,849

Nassau, DE $101,849 Ocean View, DE $102,530 Rehoboth Beach, DE $102,530 Seaford, DE $100,780 Selbyville, DE $102,530 Smyrna, DE $100,411 Viola, DE $101,325 Woodside, DE $101,033

Bear, DE $99,673 Newark, DE $99,711 Claymont, DE $99,789 Delaware City, DE $99,711 Hockessin, DE $99,789 Kirkwood, DE $99,711 Middletown, DE $100,207 Montchanin, DE $99,789

New Castle, DE $99,789 Odessa, DE $100,343 Port Penn, DE $99,439 Rockland, DE $99,789 Saint Georges, DE $99,711 Townsend, DE $100,197 Winterthur, DE $99,789 Lewes, DE $101,849

Wilmington, DE $99,789 Dover, DE $100,858 Dover Afb, DE $101,091 Bethany Beach, DE $102,530 Bethel, DE $100,780 Bridgeville, DE $101,849 Camden Wyoming, DE $100,965 Cheswold, DE $100,625

Clayton, DE $100,372 Dagsboro, DE $102,530 Delmar, DE $100,780 Ellendale, DE $101,849 Felton, DE $101,849 Fenwick Island, DE $102,530 Frankford, DE $102,530 Frederica, DE $101,849

Georgetown, DE $101,849 Greenwood, DE $101,849 Harbeson, DE $101,849 Harrington, DE $101,849 Hartly, DE $100,324 Houston, DE $101,849 Kenton, DE $100,372 Laurel, DE $100,780

Yorklyn, DE $99,789

Speech Language Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Speech Language Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$90,606

Average $98,633/year

$105,282

$7,550

Average $8,219/month

$8,774

$1,742

Average $1,897/week

$2,025

$44

Average $47/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,282	$8,774	$2,025	$51
Average	$98,633	$8,219	$1,897	$47
25th Percentile	$90,606	$7,550	$1,742	$44

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