Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

Speech-language pathology assistants (SLPA) employed in the United States in July 2020 earned about $49,005 per year, according to PayScale.com. Salaries ranged from $30,999 to $66,442. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that in May 2019, health care support workers, all other, earned a median salary of $38,460. Salaries ranged from $23,790 or less to $58,500 or more. Those that worked in the offices of health practitioners averaged $41,650 per year.

Geographic location and type of facility are important salary variables. SLPAs employed in large metropolitan areas usually earn higher salaries than those working in small cities and rural areas. Almost all employment situations provide fringe benefits such as paid vacations, sick leave, and retirement programs.