Speech-Language Pathology Assistants Salary in California
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants in California earn a median of $49,130 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Healthcare Support Workers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,130
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($48,430)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,590
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,240; the top 10% earn over $77,410. Nationally the range is $34,770 to $71,470.
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Speech-Language Pathology Assistants pay in California
How much do speech-language pathology assistants make in California?
The median is $49,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,240 and the top 10% earn over $77,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for speech-language pathology assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $48,430). Living costs are not included.