Salary Breakdown
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Average
$39,730
ANNUAL
$19.10
HOURLY
Entry Level
$24,110
ANNUAL
$11.59
HOURLY
Mid Level
$37,660
ANNUAL
$18.11
HOURLY
Expert Level
$59,860
ANNUAL
$28.78
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
1,680
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Supporting Programs
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Top Expected Tasks
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
01
Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
02
Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
03
Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.
04
Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
05
Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
06
Select or prepare speech-language instructional materials.
07
Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.
08
Prepare charts, graphs, or other visual displays to communicate clients' performance information.
09
Test or maintain equipment to ensure correct performance.
10
Conduct in-service training sessions, or family and community education programs.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Therapy and Counseling
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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