Speech-Language Pathology Assistants Salary in Tennessee
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants in Tennessee earn a median of $47,940 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
- $47,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($48,430)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,230
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,570; the top 10% earn over $67,200. Nationally the range is $34,770 to $71,470.
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Speech-Language Pathology Assistants pay in Tennessee
How much do speech-language pathology assistants make in Tennessee?
The median is $47,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,570 and the top 10% earn over $67,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for speech-language pathology assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $48,430). Living costs are not included.