Healthcare Baton Rouge, LA Pop. 227,470

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The median speech therapy assistant salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $44,160 per year, which is 8% below the national median and 1.1% above the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$44,160
vs State Avg
+$480
vs National
$-3,840
Cost of Living
92%

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Baton Rouge by Experience

In Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge, LA

Percentile Baton Rouge
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 Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$47,040
Pop. 383,997
Lafayette, LA
$42,240
Pop. 121,374
Lake Charles, LA
$41,280
Pop. 80,000
Shreveport, LA
$40,800
Pop. 187,593

How to Become a Speech Therapy Assistant in Baton Rouge

Education

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