Healthcare
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Assist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. Monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems.
Median salary
$46,050
Typical range
$32k – $68k
Job outlook
+4% (faster than average)
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Education
Typical entry: Associate degree
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Junior Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Entry / Junior
$32,450
~2 yrs to advance
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Established
$46,050
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Senior
$57,115
Key skills
A typical day
- •Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
- •Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
- •Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.
- •Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
- •Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
Fields of study
Any field
Top colleges for Healthcare
Explore all- Johns Hopkins University7% admit · $93,000 grad pay
- Harvard University4% admit · $119,000 grad pay
- University of Michigan18% admit · $87,000 grad pay
- Duke University6% admit · $105,000 grad pay
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill19% admit · $73,000 grad pay
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