Healthcare Birmingham, AL Pop. 197,575

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Birmingham, Alabama

The median speech therapy assistant salary in Birmingham, AL is $43,200 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 3.4% above the Alabama state average.

City Median
$43,200
vs State Avg
+$1,440
vs National
$-4,800
Cost of Living
90%

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Birmingham by Experience

In Birmingham, an entry-level speech therapy assistant earns around $30,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $63,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$30,600
$-3,400 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$44,100
$-4,900 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$63,000
$-7,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Birmingham, AL

Percentile Birmingham
10th Percentile $28,800
25th Percentile $34,200
Median (50th) $43,200
75th Percentile $55,800
90th Percentile $66,600

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Other Alabama Cities

Huntsville, AL
$44,160
Pop. 216,963
Tuscaloosa, AL
$42,240
Pop. 101,129
Montgomery, AL
$41,280
Pop. 200,603
Mobile, AL
$40,800
Pop. 187,041

How to Become a Speech Therapy Assistant in Birmingham

Education

Most speech therapy assistant positions require a associate's degree. Birmingham and the surrounding Alabama area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Speech TherapyPatient CareDocumentationCommunicationPatienceTherapy Equipment

Job Outlook

Nationally, speech therapy assistant employment is projected to grow 18% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Birmingham may vary based on local industry and population growth.