Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Salary in Pennsylvania

How much does a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant make in Pennsylvania?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant in Pennsylvania is $94,616 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,403
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,462 to $101,309
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,039
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Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
Pay
Hourly
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75th Percentile $101,309 $8,442 $1,948 $49
Average $94,616 $7,885 $1,820 $45
25th Percentile $86,462 $7,205 $1,663 $42
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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): $94,389
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $96,314
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,372
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,678
  • Expert (over 8 years): $100,188
Levels Salary
Entry Level Speech Language Pathologist Assistant$94,389
Intermediate Level Speech Language Pathologist Assistant$96,314
Senior Level Speech Language Pathologist Assistant$99,372
Specialist Level Speech Language Pathologist Assistant$99,678
Expert Level Speech Language Pathologist Assistant$100,188
$94,389 0 yr
$96,314 < 2 yrs
$99,372 2-4 yrs
$99,678 5-8 yrs
$100,188 > 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:

  • Beaver Meadows: $91,473
  • Coaldale: $92,188
  • Conyngham: $90,620

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$113,539$55.020%

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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

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  • Reliant Rehabilitation

    Laporte, PA

    Reliant Rehabilitation | Laporte, PA

    Job Title. Speech Language Pathologist. Job Description. When you join Reliant's therapy team, you join a team that makes a very real impact in the lives o... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Pediatric Developmental Services

    Mount Joy, PA

    Pediatric Developmental Services | Mount Joy, PA

    Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist. Full-Time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP-CCC) Make a Difference in a Pediatric Setting with PDS. Pediatric Develop... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Village Care Family Services

    Philadelphia, PA

    Village Care Family Services | Philadelphia, PA

    Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. We are a family-owned Early Intervention Agency that provides SLP, OT, PT, and Special Instruction throughout the Cou... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Kelly Pediatric Therapy

    Plymouth Meeting, PA

    Kelly Pediatric Therapy | Plymouth Meeting, PA

    Job Description. Job Description. Ready to Make a Difference. Become a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at PTS in Plymouth Meeting, PA. We’re welcoming a ... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Reliant Rehabilitation

    Weatherly, PA

    Reliant Rehabilitation | Weatherly, PA

    Reliant Therapy Position. This position may be offered as a Full-Time or PRN opening, depending on several factors. Please apply, and a member of our team ... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Lifepoint Health

    Towanda, PA

    Lifepoint Health | Towanda, PA

    Job Description. Formerly known as Towanda Memorial Hospital, this facility is a satellite campus of Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, located 17 miles north... more

    8 Days Ago

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