Healthcare Michigan (MI) Rank #36 of 50

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Michigan

The median speech therapy assistant salary in Michigan is $43,200 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $48,000.

Median Salary

$43,200

vs National

$-4,800

State Rank

#36 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Michigan by Experience

In Michigan, an entry-level speech therapy assistant earns around $30,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $63,000 per year. The cost of living index in Michigan is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$30,600

$-3,400 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$44,100

$-4,900 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$63,000

$-7,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Michigan

Percentile	MI Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$28,800	$32,000	$-3,200
25th Percentile	$34,200	$38,000	$-3,800
Median (50th)	$43,200	$48,000	$-4,800
75th Percentile	$55,800	$62,000	$-6,200
90th Percentile	$66,600	$74,000	$-7,400

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary by City in Michigan

The largest employment areas for speech therapy assistants in Michigan include Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Warren. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Detroit, MI

$42,240

Pop. 639,111 · COL 88%

Grand Rapids, MI

$43,200

Pop. 198,917 · COL 90%

Ann Arbor, MI

$50,400

Pop. 123,851 · COL 105%

Warren, MI

$42,240

Pop. 139,387 · COL 88%

Lansing, MI

$41,280

Pop. 112,644 · COL 86%

How to Become a Speech Therapy Assistant in Michigan

Education

Most speech therapy assistant positions require a associate's degree. Michigan has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Speech TherapyPatient CareDocumentationCommunicationPatienceTherapy Equipment

Job Outlook in Michigan

Nationally, speech therapy assistant employment is projected to grow 18% over the next decade (much faster than average). Michigan's demand may vary based on local industry trends.