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Speech-Language Pathology Assistants in Massachusetts

Want to work as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistants in Massachusetts? Below are the key facts. All healthcare support workers not listed separately.

What do Speech-Language Pathology Assistants Make in Massachusetts?

For a speech-language pathology assistants working in Massachusetts, the median annual wage is $58,580 per year (or about $28.17/hour).Earnings range from $38,940 at the 10th percentile to $78,720 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$38,940	$18.72
25th percentile	$45,360	$21.81
Median (50th)	$58,580	$28.17
75th percentile	$67,720	$32.56
90th percentile	$78,720	$37.85

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Massachusetts nationwide is 0.69, suggesting fewer speech-language pathology assistants per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, speech-language pathology assistants earn a median of $48,496 per year ($23.32/hour), exceeding the Massachusetts median.

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 754,703 speech-language pathology assistants in the U.S.. In Massachusetts alone, approximately 1,680 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 940 speech-language pathology assistants.

Top Massachusetts Metros for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

The metro areas below employ the most speech-language pathology assistants in Massachusetts.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	1,200	$60,400
Worcester, MA	230	$48,860
Springfield, MA	120	$51,480
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA	60	$50,300
Barnstable Town, MA	30	$61,650

Top States for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants Employment

View the states that employ the most speech-language pathology assistants work.

State	Number Employed
California	16,060
Texas	10,520
Florida	6,850
Louisiana	5,240
New York	4,080
Minnesota	3,740
Missouri	3,400
Arizona	3,390
Maryland	3,290
Pennsylvania	3,100
Washington	3,040
New Jersey	2,970
Colorado	2,880
North Carolina	2,760
Michigan	2,480
Illinois	2,310
Oregon	2,280
Georgia	1,950
Virginia	1,930
Wisconsin	1,840

Highest-Paying States for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

Where speech-language pathology assistants earn the most: speech-language pathology assistants.

State	Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia	$72,700
Alaska	$65,420
Washington	$59,010
Massachusetts	$58,580
Delaware	$57,200
California	$55,270
Kansas	$53,770
New York	$51,670
New Mexico	$51,190
Nevada	$49,620

Skills

Top speech-language pathology assistants skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Key abilities for speech-language pathology assistants, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Speech-Language Pathology Assistants typically:

• Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
• Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
• Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.
• Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
• Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
• Select or prepare speech-language instructional materials.
• Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.
• Prepare charts, graphs, or other visual displays to communicate clients' performance information.
• Test or maintain equipment to ensure correct performance.
• Conduct in-service training sessions, or family and community education programs.
• Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of speech-language research projects.

Work Activities

• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Getting Information
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Assisting and Caring for Others
• Thinking Creatively
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Scheduling Work and Activities

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

• Health/Medical Admin Services
• Allied Health Services
• Health Aids & Attendants

Related Careers

Related occupations to speech-language pathology assistants include:

• Rehabilitation Counselors
• Occupational Therapists
• Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists
• Recreational Therapists
• Speech-Language Pathologists
• Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses

Also Known As

Anatomic Pathology Assistant, Certified Pathology Assistant, Communication Assistant, Hearing and Speech Assistant, Language Assistant, Pathology Assistant, SLPA (Speech Language Pathologist Assistant), SLPA (Speech and Language Pathology Assistant), School SLPA (School Speech Language Pathologist Assistant), School SLPA (School Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant), Speech Assistant, Speech Correction Assistant, Speech Language Assistant, Speech Paraeducator, Speech Pathologist Assistant.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 31-9099.01