Healthcare Albuquerque, NM Pop. 564,559

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The median speech therapy assistant salary in Albuquerque, NM is $44,640 per year, which is 7% below the national median and 2.2% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$44,640
vs State Avg
+$960
vs National
$-3,360
Cost of Living
95%

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Albuquerque by Experience

In Albuquerque, an entry-level speech therapy assistant earns around $31,620, while experienced professionals earn up to $65,100 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$31,620
$-2,380 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$45,570
$-3,430 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$65,100
$-4,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Albuquerque, NM

Percentile Albuquerque
10th Percentile $29,760
25th Percentile $35,340
Median (50th) $44,640
75th Percentile $57,660
90th Percentile $68,820

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$51,840
Pop. 87,505
Rio Rancho, NM
$43,200
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$41,280
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$38,400
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Speech Therapy Assistant in Albuquerque

Education

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