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 $63,998, an Speech Assistant (0-0 years)earns $71,569, an Assoc. Professor - Foreign Languages (0-0 years)earns $80,671, a Professor - Foreign Languages (0-0 years)earns $109,170,

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 $79,026, California $78,727, Massachusetts $77,677. 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: $100,777; Bilingual Speech Language Pathology Assistant: $99,051; Speech Language Pathology Assistant: $97,612; Speech Pathologist: $97,290; Speech and Language Pathology Assistant: $96,763.

Speech Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Speech Assistant make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Speech Assistant in Delaware is $72,281 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): $90,796
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,903 to $81,973
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,453

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Speech Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,973	$6,831	$1,576	$39
Average	$72,281	$6,023	$1,390	$35
25th Percentile	$61,903	$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: $79,026.
California: $78,727.
Massachusetts: $77,677.

District of Columbia $79,026 California $78,727 Massachusetts $77,677 Washington $77,392 New Jersey $77,363 Alaska $77,263 Connecticut $76,278 New York $75,879

Hawaii $74,601 Rhode Island $74,002 Maryland $73,595 Minnesota $73,038 Colorado $72,824 Illinois $72,753 Oregon $72,481 Delaware $72,281

New Hampshire $72,156 Virginia $71,875 Pennsylvania $71,054 Nevada $70,640 North Dakota $70,504 Michigan $70,290 Wisconsin $70,212 Vermont $70,055

Texas $69,619 Maine $69,591 Arizona $69,548 Ohio $69,498 Georgia $68,841 Indiana $68,513 Wyoming $68,449 Utah $68,349

Iowa $68,306 Kansas $67,963 Louisiana $67,863 North Carolina $67,828 Missouri $67,813 Florida $67,535 Montana $67,385 Nebraska $67,242

Kentucky $67,164 South Carolina $66,878 Tennessee $66,700 Idaho $66,629 New Mexico $66,108 Oklahoma $65,993 Alabama $65,572 South Dakota $64,866

Arkansas $64,480 West Virginia $64,273 Mississippi $63,652

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: $71,956
Little Creek: $72,483
Magnolia: $72,379

Lincoln, DE $71,956 Little Creek, DE $72,483 Magnolia, DE $72,379 Milford, DE $72,139 Marydel, DE $72,257 Millsboro, DE $71,654 Millville, DE $71,765 Milton, DE $71,889

Nassau, DE $71,941 Ocean View, DE $71,753 Rehoboth Beach, DE $71,890 Seaford, DE $71,931 Selbyville, DE $71,633 Smyrna, DE $72,533 Viola, DE $72,199 Woodside, DE $72,393

Bear, DE $72,226 Newark, DE $72,199 Claymont, DE $72,346 Delaware City, DE $72,271 Hockessin, DE $72,192 Kirkwood, DE $72,257 Middletown, DE $72,285 Montchanin, DE $72,209

New Castle, DE $72,219 Odessa, DE $72,321 Port Penn, DE $72,369 Rockland, DE $72,216 Saint Georges, DE $72,262 Townsend, DE $72,374 Winterthur, DE $72,224 Lewes, DE $71,917

Wilmington, DE $72,196 Dover, DE $72,483 Dover Afb, DE $72,101 Bethany Beach, DE $71,677 Bethel, DE $71,751 Bridgeville, DE $71,920 Camden Wyoming, DE $72,279 Cheswold, DE $72,459

Clayton, DE $72,461 Dagsboro, DE $71,627 Delmar, DE $71,512 Ellendale, DE $71,729 Felton, DE $72,133 Fenwick Island, DE $71,643 Frankford, DE $71,518 Frederica, DE $72,204

Georgetown, DE $71,600 Greenwood, DE $71,932 Harbeson, DE $71,676 Harrington, DE $72,042 Hartly, DE $72,266 Houston, DE $71,939 Kenton, DE $72,465 Laurel, DE $71,557

Yorklyn, DE $72,214

Speech Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Speech Assistant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 14% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Education, offers compensation 8% above the average. Conversely, Speech Assistant positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Speech Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Speech Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Education	$78,064	$38.0	8%

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 July 01, 2026

$61,903

Average $72,281/year

$81,973

$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	$81,973	$6,831	$1,576	$39
Average	$72,281	$6,023	$1,390	$35
25th Percentile	$61,903	$5,159	$1,190	$30

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