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Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Salary in New Jersey

How much does a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant make in New Jersey?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant in New Jersey is $103,018 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $116,940
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,140 to $110,305
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,057
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Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $110,305 $9,192 $2,121 $53
Average $103,018 $8,585 $1,981 $50
25th Percentile $94,140 $7,845 $1,810 $45
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Monmouth Speech & Cognition - Englishtown, NJ

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Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) - Somerset, NJ

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Yonkers Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation - Red Bank, NJ

Speech Language Pathologist

School Based Therapy Services Llc - Kearny, NJ

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Key Factors That Influence Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Salaries

A Speech Language Pathologist 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 Pathologist Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Speech Language Pathologist 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): $102,771
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $104,867
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,197
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,530
  • Expert (over 8 years): $109,085
Levels Salary
Entry Level Speech Language Pathologist Assistant$102,771
Intermediate Level Speech Language Pathologist Assistant$104,867
Senior Level Speech Language Pathologist Assistant$108,197
Specialist Level Speech Language Pathologist Assistant$108,530
Expert Level Speech Language Pathologist Assistant$109,085
$102,771 0 yr
$104,867 < 2 yrs
$108,197 2-4 yrs
$108,530 5-8 yrs
$109,085 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Speech Language Pathologist 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:

  • Maywood: $107,935
  • Teterboro: $107,977
  • Alpine: $107,934

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Speech Language Pathologist Assistant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Speech Language Pathologist Assistant positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Speech Language Pathologist Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$123,621$59.020%

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

Understanding how a Speech Language Pathologist 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.

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$94,140
Average $103,018/year
$110,305
$7,845
Average $8,585/month
$9,192
$1,810
Average $1,981/week
$2,121
$45
Average $50/hour
$53
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $110,305 $9,192 $2,121 $53
Average $103,018 $8,585 $1,981 $50
25th Percentile $94,140 $7,845 $1,810 $45

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    Marlton, NJ

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  • Careers Integrated Resources Inc

    Jersey City, NJ

    Speech Language Pathologist

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  • Pride Health

    Jersey City, NJ

    Speech Language Pathologist

    Pride Health | Jersey City, NJ

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  • Therapy Associates

    Belleville, NJ

    Speech Language Pathologist

    Therapy Associates | Belleville, NJ

    Speech Pathologist. Therapy Associates takes pride in the relationships we have with our providers. Our admin staff is available to support its Early Inter... more

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  • Hudson Regional Hospital

    Secaucus, NJ

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    Sewell, NJ

    Speech Language Pathologist

    Weisman Children's Rehabiliation Hospital | Sewell, NJ

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