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Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Durham, North Carolina

The median speech therapy assistant salary in Durham, NC is $45,600 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 3.3% above the North Carolina state average.

City Median
$45,600
vs State Avg
+$1,440
vs National
$-2,400
Cost of Living
95%

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Durham by Experience

In Durham, an entry-level speech therapy assistant earns around $32,300, while experienced professionals earn up to $66,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$32,300
$-1,700 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$46,550
$-2,450 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$66,500
$-3,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Durham, NC

Percentile Durham
10th Percentile $30,400
25th Percentile $36,100
Median (50th) $45,600
75th Percentile $58,900
90th Percentile $70,300

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Other North Carolina Cities

How to Become a Speech Therapy Assistant in Durham

Education

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