Healthcare Nebraska (NE) Rank #37 of 50

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Nebraska

The median speech therapy assistant salary in Nebraska 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

#37 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Nebraska by Experience

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska

Percentile	NE 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 Nebraska

The largest employment areas for speech therapy assistants in Nebraska include Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, and Grand Island. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Omaha, NE

$44,640

Pop. 486,051 · COL 93%

Lincoln, NE

$43,200

Pop. 291,082 · COL 90%

Bellevue, NE

$44,160

Pop. 64,176 · COL 92%

Grand Island, NE

$40,320

Pop. 53,131 · COL 84%

Kearney, NE

$41,280

Pop. 33,464 · COL 86%

How to Become a Speech Therapy Assistant in Nebraska

Education

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

Key Skills

Speech TherapyPatient CareDocumentationCommunicationPatienceTherapy Equipment

Job Outlook in Nebraska

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