Healthcare Dover, DE Pop. 39,403

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Dover, Delaware

The median speech therapy assistant salary in Dover, DE is $47,040 per year, which is 2% below the national median and 4.9% below the Delaware state average.

City Median
$47,040
vs State Avg
$-2,400
vs National
$-960
Cost of Living
96%

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Dover by Experience

In Dover, an entry-level speech therapy assistant earns around $33,320, while experienced professionals earn up to $68,600 per year. The local cost of living index is 96% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$33,320
$-680 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$48,020
$-980 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$68,600
$-1,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Dover, DE

Percentile Dover
10th Percentile $31,360
25th Percentile $37,240
Median (50th) $47,040
75th Percentile $60,760
90th Percentile $72,520

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$51,360
Pop. 70,898
Newark, DE
$49,920
Pop. 33,398
Bear, DE
$48,480
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$48,000
Pop. 22,350

How to Become a Speech Therapy Assistant in Dover

Education

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