Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $81,950 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.40
10th percentile $61,380
90th percentile $123,770
Employed locally 500
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,380
    25th
    $63,920
    50th (median)
    $81,950
    75th
    $100,900
    90th
    $123,770

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 139% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 39% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,390
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,790
    Pharmacists $131,390
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $66,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in El Paso, TX is $39.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in El Paso, TX is 14.1% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,380 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,920.