Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $100,350 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.24
10th percentile $72,340
90th percentile $152,390
Employed locally 50
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,340
    25th
    $83,920
    50th (median)
    $100,350
    75th
    $124,620
    90th
    $152,390

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 141% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 41% 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
    Tyler, TX $97,880
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $96,570
    Wichita Falls, TX $96,360

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,270
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,630
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,080
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,490
    Family Medicine Physicians $65,530
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Odessa, TX is $48.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Odessa, TX is 5.2% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $72,340 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,920.