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Speech-Language Pathology Assistants in South Dakota

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 South Dakota the median pay is $44,610 a year, 8% below the national median of $48,430.

$44,610median pay in South Dakota, per year
$41,660–$56,620middle half earn
260employed in South Dakota
$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 South Dakota

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