Salary data · Texas
Speech-language pathologist salary in Texas
Speech-language pathologists in Texas earn a mean of $99,460 a year and a median of $99,910, 1.3% above the national mean of $98,170. That ranks 17th of the 51 states with a published estimate.
$99,460
Mean annual wage
about $48 an hour
$99,910
Median annual wage
17th of 51
State rank
by mean wage
19,120
SLPs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for speech-language pathologists already employed in Texas, not offers; the hourly figure divides the annual mean by 2,080 hours. Setting, specialty and caseload move an individual offer well above or below them. Updated October 22, 2026.
By metro
Speech-language pathologist pay by metro in Texas
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $106,310 | $106,290 | 2,860 |
| Houston | $100,160 | $100,400 | 3,780 |
| Dallas | $100,090 | $99,540 | 4,800 |
| San Antonio | $95,830 | $92,700 | 1,780 |
| McAllen | $94,630 | $89,860 | 480 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many speech-language pathologists work in Texas
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
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