Speech Therapy Aide Salary in the United States

How much does a Speech Therapy Aide make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Speech Therapy Aide in the United States is $81,311 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,565
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,752 to $89,819
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,871
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Speech Therapy Aide Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $89,819 $7,485 $1,727 $43
Average $81,311 $6,776 $1,564 $39
25th Percentile $73,752 $6,146 $1,418 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Speech Therapy Aide Salaries

A Speech Therapy Aide'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Speech Therapy Aide Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Speech Therapy Aide'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): $80,576
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $80,786
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,593
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,555
  • Expert (over 8 years): $87,838
Levels Salary
Entry Level Speech Therapy Aide$80,576
Intermediate Level Speech Therapy Aide$80,786
Senior Level Speech Therapy Aide$83,593
Specialist Level Speech Therapy Aide$87,555
Expert Level Speech Therapy Aide$87,838
$80,576 0 yr
$80,786 < 2 yrs
$83,593 2-4 yrs
$87,555 5-8 yrs
$87,838 > 8 yrs
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How Do Speech Therapy Aide 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 Therapy Aides. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $90,027.
  • California: $89,686.
  • Massachusetts: $88,490.

Top Paying Cities for Speech Therapy Aides

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:

  • San Jose: $102,557
  • San Francisco: $101,549
  • Oakland: $99,297

What Skills Can Increase a Speech Therapy Aide's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 5.48% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Basic Life Support (Mentioned in 3.67% Job Postings): BLS is a level of medical care which is used for patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries until they can be given full medical care by advanced life support providers. It can be provided by trained medical personnel.
  • Triage (Mentioned in 1.96% Job Postings): Triage (/ˈtriːɑːʒ, triˈɑːʒ/) is the process of determining the priority of patients' treatments based on the severity of their condition. This rations patient treatment efficiently when resources are insufficient for all to be treated immediately; influencing the order and priority of emergency treatment, emergency transport, or transport destination for the patient. This article covers the various types of triage systems as it occurs in medical emergencies, including the prehospital setting, disasters, and emergency department treatment, along with their limitations and ethical considerations.
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Planning 5.48%
Basic Life Support 3.67%
Triage 1.96%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Speech Therapy Aide's salary.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Staff Development: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Telecommunications: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Risk Management
 $87,002
7%
Staff Development
 $86,189
6%
Telecommunications
 $86,189
6%
Data Collection
 $84,563
4%
Flexibility
 $84,563
4%
Infection Control
 $83,750
3%
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How Education impacts a Speech Therapy Aide's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Speech Therapy Aides enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Speech Therapy Aide with a Associate's Degree is between $73,461 and $78,054).

Speech Therapy Aide Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Speech Therapy Aide
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 2.1%
Associates 43.8%
Bachelors 48.2%
Masters 5.5%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Speech Therapy Aide Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Speech Therapy Aide'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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$73,752
Average $81,311/year
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Average $1,564/week
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Average $39/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $89,819 $7,485 $1,727 $43
Average $81,311 $6,776 $1,564 $39
25th Percentile $73,752 $6,146 $1,418 $35

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Salary Trends for Speech Therapy Aide

Salaries for a Speech Therapy Aide can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $204,982 in 2023 to around $199,372 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Speech Therapy Aide salary trends, .

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