Healthcare New Orleans, LA Pop. 383,997

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in New Orleans, Louisiana

The median speech therapy assistant salary in New Orleans, LA is $47,040 per year, which is 2% below the national median and 7.7% above the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$47,040
vs State Avg
+$3,360
vs National
$-960
Cost of Living
98%

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in New Orleans by Experience

In New Orleans, 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 98% 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 New Orleans, LA

Percentile New Orleans
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 Louisiana Cities

Baton Rouge, LA
$44,160
Pop. 227,470
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 New Orleans

Education

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