Healthcare Hattiesburg, MS Pop. 48,728

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

The median speech therapy assistant salary in Hattiesburg, MS is $37,440 per year, which is 22% below the national median and 3.7% below the Mississippi state average.

City Median
$37,440
vs State Avg
$-1,440
vs National
$-10,560
Cost of Living
80%

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Hattiesburg by Experience

In Hattiesburg, an entry-level speech therapy assistant earns around $26,520, while experienced professionals earn up to $54,600 per year. The local cost of living index is 80% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$26,520
$-7,480 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$38,220
$-10,780 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$54,600
$-15,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Hattiesburg, MS

Percentile Hattiesburg
10th Percentile $24,960
25th Percentile $29,640
Median (50th) $37,440
75th Percentile $48,360
90th Percentile $57,720

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How to Become a Speech Therapy Assistant in Hattiesburg

Education

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