Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Health Science · Support Services
Pay and outlook shown for
New workers start near $31,120; experienced workers reach $77,870. About 1,050 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.
Job outlook
Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.
- Employment change
- +15.3%
- Openings a year
- 166
- Employed in 2024
- 1,099
Typical entry education: High school diploma or equivalent
Alamo Colleges programs that lead here
2 programs, with the college that teaches each.
Skills this career uses
The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
- Active Listening4.0
- Reading Comprehension4.0
- Speaking3.9
- Social Perceptiveness3.9
- Monitoring3.6
- Service Orientation3.4
- Complex Problem Solving3.1
- Critical Thinking3.6
What the work is
Assist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. Monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems.
- Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.
- Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
- Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
- Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.
- Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
- Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
Education people in this job have
Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.
- Associate degree58%
- Bachelor's degree37%
- Master's degree5%
Job zone 3, medium preparation: Training, an associate degree, or a few years of related experience.
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