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Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Louisville, Kentucky

The median speech therapy assistant salary in Louisville, KY is $44,160 per year, which is 8% below the national median and 5.7% above the Kentucky state average.

City Median
$44,160
vs State Avg
+$2,400
vs National
$-3,840
Cost of Living
92%

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Louisville by Experience

In Louisville, an entry-level speech therapy assistant earns around $31,280, while experienced professionals earn up to $64,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$31,280
$-2,720 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$45,080
$-3,920 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$64,400
$-5,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Louisville, KY

Percentile Louisville
10th Percentile $29,440
25th Percentile $34,960
Median (50th) $44,160
75th Percentile $57,040
90th Percentile $68,080

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Other Kentucky Cities

How to Become a Speech Therapy Assistant in Louisville

Education

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