Healthcare Winston-Salem, NC Pop. 249,545

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

The median speech therapy assistant salary in Winston-Salem, NC is $41,280 per year, which is 14% below the national median and 6.5% below the North Carolina state average.

City Median
$41,280
vs State Avg
$-2,880
vs National
$-6,720
Cost of Living
86%

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Winston-Salem by Experience

In Winston-Salem, an entry-level speech therapy assistant earns around $29,240, while experienced professionals earn up to $60,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$29,240
$-4,760 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$42,140
$-6,860 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$60,200
$-9,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Winston-Salem, NC

Percentile Winston-Salem
10th Percentile $27,520
25th Percentile $32,680
Median (50th) $41,280
75th Percentile $53,320
90th Percentile $63,640

Speech Therapy Assistant Salary in Other North Carolina Cities

Charlotte, NC
$47,040
Pop. 874,579
Raleigh, NC
$47,040
Pop. 467,665
Durham, NC
$45,600
Pop. 283,506
Greensboro, NC
$42,240
Pop. 299,035

How to Become a Speech Therapy Assistant in Winston-Salem

Education

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