Speech-Language Pathology Assistants Salary by State
The national median pay for speech-language pathology assistants is $48,430 a year. By state, it ranges from $34,040 in Louisiana to $73,590 in District of Columbia. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Healthcare Support Workers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $34,770
- 25th percentile
- $39,470
- Median
- $48,430
- 75th percentile
- $59,710
- Top 10%
- $71,470
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Healthcare Support Workers, All Other”). About 109,740 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $73,590 | +52% | $46,560 | $100,850 | 400 |
| 2 | Washington | $62,040 | +28% | $47,190 | $80,460 | 3,140 |
| 3 | Alaska | $61,300 | +27% | $53,790 | $80,390 | 120 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $58,340 | +20% | $38,960 | $81,640 | 1,680 |
| 5 | Delaware | $57,760 | +19% | $37,310 | $79,250 | 110 |
| 6 | New York | $56,510 | +17% | $40,850 | $76,540 | 5,470 |
| 7 | Kansas | $54,830 | +13% | $41,400 | $67,620 | 240 |
| 8 | New Mexico | $52,170 | +8% | $37,240 | $65,640 | 450 |
| 9 | Idaho | $52,160 | +8% | $31,540 | $64,940 | 220 |
| 10 | Nevada | $50,790 | +5% | $37,310 | $76,770 | 1,280 |
| 11 | Arizona | $49,940 | +3% | $37,330 | $71,570 | 3,070 |
| 12 | Oklahoma | $49,940 | +3% | $36,300 | $65,870 | 540 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $49,940 | +3% | $37,530 | $62,780 | 180 |
| 14 | Indiana | $49,900 | +3% | $37,970 | $71,280 | 590 |
| 15 | South Carolina | $49,730 | +3% | $35,360 | $71,930 | 860 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $49,600 | +2% | $37,370 | $66,060 | 2,640 |
| 17 | California | $49,130 | +1% | $40,240 | $77,410 | 23,590 |
| 18 | Maine | $49,100 | +1% | $35,730 | $68,390 | 420 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $48,620 | 0% | $31,400 | $60,860 | 1,400 |
| 20 | Illinois | $48,360 | 0% | $37,290 | $68,040 | 1,330 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $47,940 | −1% | $33,570 | $67,200 | 1,230 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $47,600 | −2% | $41,680 | $69,200 | 290 |
| 23 | Oregon | $47,510 | −2% | $40,340 | $63,960 | 2,650 |
| 24 | Vermont | $47,370 | −2% | $36,470 | $61,870 | 300 |
| 25 | Colorado | $47,330 | −2% | $38,570 | $63,130 | 2,650 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $47,080 | −3% | $36,040 | $66,080 | 2,470 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $47,010 | −3% | $34,500 | $68,600 | 280 |
| 28 | Utah | $46,800 | −3% | $36,710 | $68,220 | 830 |
| 29 | Georgia | $46,750 | −3% | $30,350 | $64,940 | 2,040 |
| 30 | Virginia | $46,060 | −5% | $35,930 | $65,920 | 2,180 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $46,020 | −5% | $32,670 | $67,200 | 770 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $45,930 | −5% | $36,160 | $56,180 | 2,940 |
| 33 | Florida | $45,700 | −6% | $33,840 | $68,590 | 5,550 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $45,460 | −6% | $35,060 | $61,770 | 450 |
| 35 | Texas | $45,250 | −7% | $29,780 | $76,190 | 10,320 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $45,160 | −7% | $33,660 | $63,790 | 4,160 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $44,850 | −7% | $35,110 | $60,860 | 1,810 |
| 38 | Iowa | $44,720 | −8% | $33,420 | $61,610 | 470 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $44,610 | −8% | $38,110 | $63,130 | 260 |
| 40 | Connecticut | $44,550 | −8% | $37,080 | $66,110 | 1,550 |
| 41 | Maryland | $43,680 | −10% | $32,230 | $67,330 | 3,170 |
| 42 | Ohio | $43,620 | −10% | $22,260 | $67,930 | 1,360 |
| 43 | Montana | $41,410 | −14% | $35,320 | $64,940 | 350 |
| 44 | Michigan | $40,280 | −17% | $31,560 | $59,490 | 2,220 |
| 45 | Missouri | $39,940 | −18% | $35,780 | $58,710 | 4,410 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $39,140 | −19% | $28,080 | $67,060 | 430 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $38,740 | −20% | $31,960 | $63,130 | 780 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $38,040 | −21% | $26,870 | $64,940 | 790 |
| 49 | Alabama | $36,760 | −24% | $25,530 | $64,940 | 660 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $34,900 | −28% | $27,960 | $60,860 | 520 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $34,040 | −30% | $24,960 | $49,810 | 4,100 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Healthcare Support Workers, All Other”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants salary questions
Which state pays speech-language pathology assistants the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $73,590 a year (+52% vs. the national median of $48,430). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays speech-language pathology assistants the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $34,040 a year (−30% vs. national).
Where do most speech-language pathology assistants work?
California has the most jobs, about 23,590, with a median of $49,130.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.