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

A Speech Assistant's salary grows with experience: an Instructor - Foreign Languages (0-0 years)earns $63,999, an Speech Assistant (0-0 years)earns $71,557, an Assoc. Professor - Foreign Languages (0-0 years)earns $80,632, a Professor - Foreign Languages (0-0 years)earns $109,070,

What are the highest paying states for a Speech Assistant?

Speech Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Speech Assistant roles are District of Columbia $79,014, California $78,715, Massachusetts $77,666. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Speech Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Speech Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Speech Pathologist Assistant: $100,775; Bilingual Speech Language Pathology Assistant: $99,050; Speech Language Pathology Assistant: $97,610; Speech Therapist: $97,293; Speech and Language Pathology Assistant: $96,762.

Speech Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Speech Assistant make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Speech Assistant in Delaware is $72,271 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,815
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,905 to $81,977
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,468

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Speech Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,977	$6,831	$1,576	$39
Average	$72,271	$6,023	$1,390	$35
25th Percentile	$61,905	$5,159	$1,190	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Speech Assistant Salaries

A Speech 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 Do Speech 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 Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $79,014.
California: $78,715.
Massachusetts: $77,666.

District of Columbia $79,014 California $78,715 Massachusetts $77,666 Washington $77,380 New Jersey $77,352 Alaska $77,252 Connecticut $76,267 New York $75,867

Hawaii $74,590 Rhode Island $73,990 Maryland $73,584 Minnesota $73,027 Colorado $72,813 Illinois $72,742 Oregon $72,470 Delaware $72,271

New Hampshire $72,145 Virginia $71,864 Pennsylvania $71,043 Nevada $70,629 North Dakota $70,494 Michigan $70,279 Wisconsin $70,201 Vermont $70,044

Texas $69,609 Maine $69,580 Arizona $69,537 Ohio $69,487 Georgia $68,831 Indiana $68,502 Wyoming $68,438 Utah $68,338

Iowa $68,296 Kansas $67,953 Louisiana $67,853 North Carolina $67,817 Missouri $67,803 Florida $67,525 Montana $67,375 Nebraska $67,232

Kentucky $67,154 South Carolina $66,868 Tennessee $66,690 Idaho $66,618 New Mexico $66,098 Oklahoma $65,983 Alabama $65,562 South Dakota $64,856

Arkansas $64,470 West Virginia $64,263 Mississippi $63,643

Top Paying Cities for Speech 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: $74,797
Little Creek: $74,105
Magnolia: $74,411

Lincoln, DE $74,797 Little Creek, DE $74,105 Magnolia, DE $74,411 Milford, DE $74,797 Marydel, DE $73,826 Millsboro, DE $74,797 Millville, DE $75,296 Milton, DE $74,797

Nassau, DE $74,797 Ocean View, DE $75,296 Rehoboth Beach, DE $75,296 Seaford, DE $74,012 Selbyville, DE $75,296 Smyrna, DE $73,741 Viola, DE $74,411 Woodside, DE $74,197

Bear, DE $73,198 Newark, DE $73,227 Claymont, DE $73,284 Delaware City, DE $73,227 Hockessin, DE $73,284 Kirkwood, DE $73,227 Middletown, DE $73,591 Montchanin, DE $73,284

New Castle, DE $73,284 Odessa, DE $73,691 Port Penn, DE $73,027 Rockland, DE $73,284 Saint Georges, DE $73,227 Townsend, DE $73,584 Winterthur, DE $73,284 Lewes, DE $74,797

Wilmington, DE $73,284 Dover, DE $74,069 Dover Afb, DE $74,240 Bethany Beach, DE $75,296 Bethel, DE $74,012 Bridgeville, DE $74,797 Camden Wyoming, DE $74,147 Cheswold, DE $73,898

Clayton, DE $73,712 Dagsboro, DE $75,296 Delmar, DE $74,012 Ellendale, DE $74,797 Felton, DE $74,797 Fenwick Island, DE $75,296 Frankford, DE $75,296 Frederica, DE $74,797

Georgetown, DE $74,797 Greenwood, DE $74,797 Harbeson, DE $74,797 Harrington, DE $74,797 Hartly, DE $73,676 Houston, DE $74,797 Kenton, DE $73,712 Laurel, DE $74,012

Yorklyn, DE $73,284

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

Understanding how a Speech 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 April 01, 2026

$61,905

Average $72,271/year

$81,977

$5,159

Average $6,023/month

$6,831

$1,190

Average $1,390/week

$1,576

$30

Average $35/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,977	$6,831	$1,576	$39
Average	$72,271	$6,023	$1,390	$35
25th Percentile	$61,905	$5,159	$1,190	$30

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