Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $102,410 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.24
10th percentile $67,890
90th percentile $127,150
Employed locally 2,200
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,890
    25th
    $78,420
    50th (median)
    $102,410
    75th
    $119,730
    90th
    $127,150

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 105% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 5% 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
    Odessa, TX $100,350
    Tyler, TX $97,880
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $96,570
    Wichita Falls, TX $96,360

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $94,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,300
    Nurse Practitioners $132,530
    Physical Therapists $100,690
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Austin, TX is $49.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Austin, TX is 7.3% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $67,890 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,420.