Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Texas: $101,850 (2026)

Quick Answer:Across Texas's 109 metropolitan areas, the average median speech-language pathologist pay sits at $101,850/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 29-1127. Because Texas sits at BEA RPP 96.0 (4% below the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $106,094 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: Sherman ($115,940), San Marcos ($108,769), Round Rock ($107,034).

Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Texas - 2025 BLS Data Infographic — Texas speech-language pathologist salary overview (2026)

$101,850

Avg Median Salary

$48.97

Avg Hourly Rate

18,993

Metro Employed

109

Cities

In Texas, the average median salary for speech-language pathologists is projected to be $101,850 in 2026, which aligns closely with the national median of $101,775, marking a slight increase of 0.1%. The salary landscape varies significantly across the state, with Sherman offering the highest average at $120,566, while San Angelo presents the lowest at $82,027. This $38,539 salary gap can be attributed to factors such as local demand for services, cost of living, and the availability of positions in various healthcare settings. Texas requires speech-language pathologists to hold a state license to practice, which entails meeting specific educational and clinical experience criteria. The scope of practice laws in Texas empower these professionals to work in diverse environments, including schools, hospitals, and private practices, contributing to steady demand. The projected annual compound growth rate for this profession in the state is poised at 3.99%, indicating a strong job market outlook. Top cities such as San Marcos, Round Rock, Austin, and Harlingen see average salaries of $113,109, $111,305, $110,531, and $106,836 respectively, reflecting regional economic conditions and varying demand for speech-language services. Overall, the profession in Texas shows promising salary potential and job security moving into 2026.

Texas Speech-Language Pathologist Salary Range

Entry Level (10th %ile)

$71,303

avg across 109 cities

Median

$101,850

state average

Top Earners (90th %ile)

$136,999

avg across 109 cities

Overall salary range in Texas: $57,672 (lowest entry-level) to $160,467 (highest top earner)

Texas vs National Average

Texas

$101,850

National Median

$101,775

Texas speech-language pathologists earn 0.07% more than the national median (+$75/year difference).

Texas Speech-Language Pathologist Salary Distribution (2026)

Speech-Language Pathologist salaries in Texas range from $71,303 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $136,999 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $101,850. The Texas median is $75 above the US national median of $101,775. The average hourly rate is $48.97/hr. Approximately 18,993 speech-language pathologists are employed across 109 cities.

2019 BLS Actual

$70,711

2025 BLS Actual

$97,942

2026 Current Est.

$101,850

2019–2027 Growth

+49.8%

Salary Trajectory for Speech-Language Pathologists in Texas (2019–2027)

2019–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 3.99% projection.

BLS Actual Estimated Projected

Year	Annual Salary	Status
2019	$70,711	Actual
2020	$71,898	Actual
2021	$76,988	Actual
2022	$79,436	Actual
2023	$88,157	Actual
2024	$90,373	Actual
2025	$97,942	Actual
2026(current)	$101,850	Estimated
2027	$105,914	Projected

Based on 7 years of BLS OEWS data for the Texas metropolitan area, the median speech-language pathologist salary grew 38.5% from $70,711 (2019) to $97,942 (2025). At a 3.99% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $105,914 by 2027 — a total increase of $35,203 (49.78%) from 2019.

Note: Historical values (2019–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the Texas metropolitan area, sourced from annual Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. 2026–2026 figures are current estimates, and 2027 values are projections, calculated using a 3.99% CAGR derived from 7-year BLS historical data. Actual salaries may vary based on employer, experience, certifications, and local market conditions.

Top 5 Highest Paying Cities in Texas

Sherman

110 employed · $57.96/hr

$120,566

+18.38% vs avg

San Marcos

13 employed · $54.38/hr

$113,109

+11.05% vs avg

Round Rock

26 employed · $53.51/hr

$111,305

+9.28% vs avg

Austin

2,860 employed · $53.14/hr

$110,531

+8.52% vs avg

Harlingen

14 employed · $51.36/hr

$106,836

+4.90% vs avg

Lowest Paying Cities in Texas

City	Median Salary	vs State Avg	Hourly
San Angelo	$82,027	-19.46%	$39.43
Lubbock	$82,745	-18.76%	$39.79
College Station	$83,130	-18.38%	$39.96
Abilene	$84,097	-17.43%	$40.43
Midland	$84,336	-17.20%	$40.55

Best Value Cities for Speech-Language Pathologists in Texas

When adjusted for local cost of living, these Texas cities offer the most purchasing power for speech-language pathologists.

City	Nominal Salary	CoL Index	Adjusted Salary
Sherman	$120,566	93.771	$128,575
Texarkana	$103,980	84.012	$123,768
Brownsville	$104,968	85.975	$122,091
San Marcos	$113,109	96	$117,822
Round Rock	$111,305	96	$115,943

Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.

Salary by Experience Level in Texas

Experience Level	Estimated Annual	Est. Hourly	Description
Entry Level (0-2 years)	$71,303	$34.28	10th percentile, new graduates
Mid Career (3-7 years)	$101,850	$48.97	50th percentile, median salary
Experienced (7+ years)	$136,999	$65.86	90th percentile, top earners

Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across Texas metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.

All 109 Cities in Texas

#	City	Median Salary	Hourly	Entry (P10)	Top (P90)	Employed
1	Sherman	$120,566	$57.96	$66,668	$160,467	110
2	San Marcos	$113,109	$54.38	$72,340	$152,036	13
3	Round Rock	$111,305	$53.51	$67,275	$159,888	26
4	Austin	$110,531	$53.14	$80,197	$131,287	2,860
5	Harlingen	$106,836	$51.36	$67,821	$142,426	14
6	Brownsville	$104,968	$50.47	$69,382	$137,901	270
7	Houston	$104,406	$50.20	$72,429	$140,990	3,780
8	Texarkana	$103,980	$49.99	$70,100	$151,597	110
9	Wichita Falls	$103,564	$49.79	$71,805	$154,009	90
10	Dallas	$103,512	$49.77	$72,751	$136,643	4,800
11	El Paso	$103,397	$49.71	$69,101	$139,617	620
12	The Woodlands	$103,157	$49.59	$67,063	$144,531	21
13	Pasadena	$103,041	$49.54	$67,220	$143,863	32
14	Odessa	$102,867	$49.46	$85,875	$130,112	70
15	Fort Worth	$102,837	$49.44	$66,198	$149,494	219
16	Tyler	$101,765	$48.93	$75,902	$140,646	170
17	Arlington	$101,420	$48.76	$60,353	$144,521	83
18	Irving	$101,035	$48.57	$60,653	$141,374	51
19	Plano	$100,701	$48.42	$60,232	$139,858	57
20	Laredo	$100,184	$48.17	$73,521	$137,267	130
21	Garland	$100,177	$48.16	$59,210	$148,606	43
22	Frisco	$99,819	$47.99	$58,354	$147,321	38
23	Victoria	$99,778	$47.97	$82,974	$138,764	140
24	Conroe	$97,775	$47.00	$63,120	$131,409	15
25	Port Arthur	$97,714	$46.98	$62,831	$131,266	12
26	Richardson	$97,593	$46.92	$58,375	$133,007	24
27	Carrollton	$97,577	$46.91	$58,342	$139,531	20
28	Grand Prairie	$97,414	$46.84	$57,889	$138,709	43
29	New Braunfels	$97,236	$46.74	$59,910	$131,401	15
30	Galveston	$96,698	$46.49	$60,581	$131,308	10
31	DeSoto	$96,630	$46.45	$60,427	$137,214	9
32	Missouri City	$96,531	$46.41	$60,304	$137,120	12
33	San Antonio	$96,399	$46.35	$67,115	$136,934	1,780
34	Sugar Land	$96,120	$46.21	$62,754	$134,514	21
35	Allen	$96,113	$46.21	$62,640	$134,238	19
36	League City	$96,026	$46.17	$62,162	$134,195	22
37	Cedar Park	$95,984	$46.15	$58,986	$134,985	12
38	Georgetown	$95,951	$46.13	$58,614	$135,129	12
39	Baytown	$95,912	$46.11	$58,923	$128,906	16
40	Denton	$95,856	$46.09	$62,171	$133,613	33
41	Wylie	$95,843	$46.08	$58,377	$128,675	10
42	Cleburne	$95,830	$46.07	$63,727	$128,323	7
43	Mesquite	$95,816	$46.07	$62,086	$133,479	21
44	Pharr	$95,744	$46.03	$58,549	$134,178	18
45	McKinney	$95,731	$46.03	$61,514	$133,188	44
46	Pearland	$95,537	$45.93	$61,377	$132,278	19
47	Beaumont	$95,525	$45.93	$65,566	$141,562	210
48	Burleson	$95,470	$45.90	$62,985	$124,048	11
49	Pflugerville	$95,347	$45.84	$57,672	$133,074	16
50	Cedar Hill	$95,306	$45.82	$62,599	$126,881	8
51	Flower Mound	$95,072	$45.70	$64,673	$132,142	12
52	Kyle	$95,012	$45.68	$64,535	$131,693	13
53	Del Rio	$94,902	$45.63	$61,558	$121,954	9
54	Coppell	$94,678	$45.52	$61,138	$130,409	8
55	Forney	$94,528	$45.44	$60,792	$124,320	6
56	Rowlett	$94,431	$45.40	$60,079	$129,982	15
57	The Colony	$94,289	$45.33	$60,239	$123,303	9
58	Mission	$94,279	$45.33	$58,511	$133,198	22
59	Anna	$94,251	$45.31	$60,153	$129,222	4
60	Huntsville	$94,146	$45.27	$59,912	$128,640	11
61	Killeen	$93,913	$45.15	$64,869	$130,372	270
62	Mansfield	$93,851	$45.12	$61,536	$128,043	18
63	Weatherford	$93,832	$45.11	$59,192	$121,817	9
64	Waco	$93,820	$45.10	$65,597	$139,679	190
65	Euless	$93,790	$45.09	$61,785	$127,839	14
66	Weslaco	$93,727	$45.06	$58,953	$127,253	9
67	Hurst	$93,683	$45.04	$58,850	$121,564	9
68	Grapevine	$93,568	$44.99	$61,291	$130,516	12
69	Leander	$93,545	$44.98	$60,857	$127,027	11
70	Little Elm	$93,540	$44.98	$58,527	$121,104	12
71	Lancaster	$93,458	$44.93	$58,339	$126,596	8
72	McAllen	$93,445	$44.92	$65,171	$138,525	480
73	North Richland Hills	$93,392	$44.90	$60,901	$126,520	17
74	Duncanville	$93,376	$44.89	$58,152	$126,326	8
75	Copperas Cove	$93,196	$44.81	$65,432	$125,735	7
76	Friendswood	$93,181	$44.80	$65,003	$125,686	8
77	Temple	$93,143	$44.78	$62,705	$128,641	14
78	Seguin	$92,792	$44.61	$64,390	$124,183	7
79	Rockwall	$92,665	$44.55	$64,191	$123,999	12
80	Corinth	$92,569	$44.51	$63,107	$116,655	6
81	Schertz	$92,486	$44.47	$60,893	$123,183	6
82	Corsicana	$92,409	$44.42	$62,722	$115,925	6
83	San Juan	$92,343	$44.39	$63,444	$126,219	9
84	Kingsville	$92,336	$44.39	$63,427	$122,698	5
85	Prosper	$92,314	$44.38	$63,375	$122,855	7
86	Sachse	$92,082	$44.27	$62,839	$122,103	5
87	Bastrop	$92,069	$44.27	$61,901	$118,226	6
88	Socorro	$91,909	$44.19	$62,345	$124,571	5
89	Eagle Pass	$91,738	$44.10	$61,660	$120,992	5
90	Keller	$91,603	$44.04	$61,739	$120,558	7
91	Lufkin	$91,499	$43.99	$61,500	$119,995	8
92	Haltom City	$91,490	$43.99	$61,385	$119,913	11
93	Nacogdoches	$91,490	$43.99	$61,385	$119,970	7
94	Benbrook	$91,416	$43.95	$60,342	$121,609	6
95	University Park	$91,329	$43.90	$60,136	$121,329	5
96	Edinburg	$91,199	$43.84	$57,927	$125,529	22
97	Corpus Christi	$91,064	$43.78	$63,871	$134,095	370
98	Fredericksburg	$90,756	$43.63	$63,689	$119,490	5
99	Stephenville	$90,111	$43.32	$64,942	$112,054	6
100	Horizon City	$89,719	$43.14	$63,902	$115,979	6
101	Longview	$89,619	$43.08	$63,216	$138,057	170
102	Murphy	$89,117	$42.84	$62,562	$117,145	5
103	Amarillo	$88,558	$42.57	$64,307	$137,912	190
104	Tomball	$88,407	$42.50	$60,884	$112,089	5
105	Midland	$84,336	$40.55	$72,159	$137,340	80
106	Abilene	$84,097	$40.43	$63,018	$127,835	140
107	College Station	$83,130	$39.96	$64,921	$127,793	140
108	Lubbock	$82,745	$39.79	$64,931	$134,646	260
109	San Angelo	$82,027	$39.43	$63,559	$129,780	80

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Texas in 2026?

The average median speech-language pathologist salary in Texas is $101,850/year across 109 metro areas, based on estimated 2026 (projected from 2025 BLS data). Salaries range from $82,027 in San Angelo to $120,566 in Sherman. This makes Texas one of the higher-paying states, at 0.07% above the national median of $101,775. The state employs approximately 18,993 speech-language pathologists.

What is the highest paying city for speech-language pathologists in Texas?

Sherman offers the highest speech-language pathologist salary in Texas at $120,566/year ($57.96/hr), based on estimated 2026 (projected from 2025 BLS data). The top 3 highest-paying cities are Sherman ($120,566), San Marcos ($113,109), Round Rock ($111,305). Higher pay in these metros is typically driven by cost of living, demand for speech-language pathology services, and competition among employers for licensed speech-language pathologists.

How does Texas speech-language pathologist pay compare to the national average?

Texas's average speech-language pathologist salary of $101,850 is 0.07% above the national median of $101,775 in 2026. The state employs approximately 18,993 speech-language pathologists across 109 metropolitan areas. When comparing salaries, consider cost-of-living differences — a lower nominal salary in an affordable area may provide better purchasing power than a higher salary in an expensive metro.

What is the entry-level speech-language pathologist salary in Texas?

Entry-level speech-language pathologists (10th percentile) in Texas earn approximately $71,303/year on average, based on estimated 2026 (projected from 2025 BLS data). Starting salaries range from $57,672 in lower-paying areas to $85,875 in the highest-paying metros. New graduates should expect salaries at the lower end and can typically reach the area median within 3–5 years of clinical experience.

How many speech-language pathologists are employed in Texas?

Texas employs approximately 18,993 speech-language pathologists across 109 metropolitan areas, based on the latest BLS data. This makes Texas one of the larger employers of speech-language pathologists nationally. Demand continues to grow as the speech-language pathology field expands and the population ages.

Which Texas city offers the best value for speech-language pathologists?

When adjusted for cost of living, Sherman offers the highest purchasing power for speech-language pathologists in Texas, with an adjusted salary of $128,575 (nominal: $120,566, CoL index: 93.771). This means your dollar goes 7% further compared to the national average, making it an attractive option for maximizing real income.

Written by Jordan Lee, CCC-SLP

Career Analyst

Jordan has over 8 years of experience in speech-language pathology. He specializes in pediatric language disorders. He works in a community health clinic.

Clinically reviewed by Fatima Ali, CCC-SLPData verified by Miguel Torres, CCC-SLP

Methodology & Data Source

Statewide salary figures on this page are 2026 projections based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2026 release. A 3.99% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), derived from 6-year national BLS wage trends, was applied to each metro area's reported salary to estimate current 2026 speech-language pathologist compensation across Texas. State averages are employment-weighted across 109 metro areas — larger metro areas with more speech-language pathologistscontribute proportionally more to the average, producing figures that better reflect typical compensation. Individual pay varies by city, employer, certifications, and experience.

Data Sources & Methodology

Source: BLS, OEWS, 7-year dataset (2019–2025). Per-city data from annual BLS metropolitan area surveys.

2026 figures are projected from 2025 BLS data using a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.99%, derived from historical BLS wage trends for speech-language pathologists (SOC 29-1127).

Compiled and verified by Jordan Lee, CCC-SLP, a licensed speech-language pathologist with 10+ years of clinical experience. · View source data at BLS.gov

Last verified: June 10, 2026

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