Healthcare Bear, DE Pop. 21,000

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Bear, Delaware

The median speech therapy assistant salary in Bear, DE is $48,480 per year, which is 1.0% above the national median and 1.9% below the Delaware state average.

City Median
$48,480
vs State Avg
$-960
vs National
+$480
Cost of Living
99%

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Bear by Experience

In Bear, an entry-level speech therapy assistant earns around $34,340, while experienced professionals earn up to $70,700 per year. The local cost of living index is 99% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$34,340
+$340 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$49,490
+$490 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$70,700
+$700 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Bear, DE

Percentile Bear
10th Percentile $32,320
25th Percentile $38,380
Median (50th) $48,480
75th Percentile $62,620
90th Percentile $74,740

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$51,360
Pop. 70,898
Newark, DE
$49,920
Pop. 33,398
Middletown, DE
$48,000
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$47,040
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Speech Therapy Assistant in Bear

Education

Most speech therapy assistant positions require a associate's degree. Bear and the surrounding Delaware 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 Bear may vary based on local industry and population growth.