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Speech-Language Pathology Assistants in New Jersey

Speech-language pathology assistants support licensed speech-language pathologists in helping people with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. They work in schools, hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and private practices, implementing treatment activities and monitoring communication devices under a pathologist's supervision. In New Jersey the median pay is $49,600 a year, 2% above the national median of $48,430.

$49,600median pay in New Jersey, per year
$39,800–$60,500middle half earn
2,640employed in New Jersey
$48,430U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringService OrientationComplex Problem SolvingWriting

Knowledge areas

English LanguageEducation and TrainingTherapy and CounselingPsychologyCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministrative

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Licenses and training in New Jersey

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O*NET-SOC 31-9099.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.