Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $79,230 -17% vs national
Median hourly $38.09
10th percentile $56,280
90th percentile $104,040
Employed locally 180
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,280
    25th
    $63,440
    50th (median)
    $79,230
    75th
    $96,170
    90th
    $104,040

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 119% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 19% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Speech-Language Pathologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,860
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $128,700
    Boulder, CO $126,890
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $126,330
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $124,190

    Nearby metros — Speech-Language Pathologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sherman-Denison, TX $112,520
    Midland, TX $103,370
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $102,410
    Odessa, TX $100,350
    Tyler, TX $97,880
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $96,570

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,860
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,430
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,030
    Pharmacists $130,520
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $61,190
    Physical Therapists $103,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Speech-Language Pathologists make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Abilene, TX is $38.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.10 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Speech-Language Pathologists salaries?

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Abilene, TX is 17% below the national median of $95,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Speech-Language Pathologists in Abilene?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $56,280 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,440.