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Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Lafayette, Louisiana

The median speech therapy assistant salary in Lafayette, LA is $42,240 per year, which is 12% below the national median and 3.3% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$42,240
vs State Avg
$-1,440
vs National
$-5,760
Cost of Living
88%

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Lafayette by Experience

In Lafayette, an entry-level speech therapy assistant earns around $29,920, while experienced professionals earn up to $61,600 per year. The local cost of living index is 88% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$29,920
$-4,080 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$43,120
$-5,880 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$61,600
$-8,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lafayette, LA

Percentile Lafayette
10th Percentile $28,160
25th Percentile $33,440
Median (50th) $42,240
75th Percentile $54,560
90th Percentile $65,120

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$47,040
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$44,160
Pop. 227,470
Lake Charles, LA
$41,280
Pop. 80,000
Shreveport, LA
$40,800
Pop. 187,593

How to Become a Speech Therapy Assistant in Lafayette

Education

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