Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $83,810 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $40.29
10th percentile $58,560
90th percentile $119,290
Employed locally 310
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,560
    25th
    $65,660
    50th (median)
    $83,810
    75th
    $101,690
    90th
    $119,290

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 125% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 25% 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 Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,940
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,790
    Nurse Practitioners $133,390
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,430
    Pharmacists $134,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Killeen, TX is $40.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Killeen, TX is 12.2% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $58,560 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,660.