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Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Newark, Delaware

The median speech therapy assistant salary in Newark, DE is $49,920 per year, which is 4.0% above the national median and 1.0% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$49,920
vs State Avg
+$480
vs National
+$1,920
Cost of Living
102%

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Newark by Experience

In Newark, an entry-level speech therapy assistant earns around $35,360, while experienced professionals earn up to $72,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 102% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$35,360
+$1,360 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$50,960
+$1,960 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$72,800
+$2,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Newark, DE

Percentile Newark
10th Percentile $33,280
25th Percentile $39,520
Median (50th) $49,920
75th Percentile $64,480
90th Percentile $76,960

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$51,360
Pop. 70,898
Bear, DE
$48,480
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$48,000
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$47,040
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Speech Therapy Assistant in Newark

Education

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