Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $85,920 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $41.31
10th percentile $65,740
90th percentile $134,870
Employed locally 4,990
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,740
    25th
    $73,600
    50th (median)
    $85,920
    75th
    $112,020
    90th
    $134,870

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 99% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 1% below 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,740
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,930
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,290
    Physicians, All Other $168,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,190
    Pharmacists $137,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Dallas, TX is $41.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Dallas, TX is 9.9% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $65,740 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,600.