Healthcare Roswell, NM Pop. 48,422

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Roswell, New Mexico

The median speech therapy assistant salary in Roswell, NM is $38,400 per year, which is 20% below the national median and 12.1% below the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$38,400
vs State Avg
$-5,280
vs National
$-9,600
Cost of Living
82%

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Roswell by Experience

In Roswell, an entry-level speech therapy assistant earns around $27,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $56,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 82% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$27,200
$-6,800 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$39,200
$-9,800 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$56,000
$-14,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Roswell, NM

Percentile Roswell
10th Percentile $25,600
25th Percentile $30,400
Median (50th) $38,400
75th Percentile $49,600
90th Percentile $59,200

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$51,840
Pop. 87,505
Albuquerque, NM
$44,640
Pop. 564,559
Rio Rancho, NM
$43,200
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$41,280
Pop. 111,385

How to Become a Speech Therapy Assistant in Roswell

Education

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