Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $87,120 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.89
10th percentile $55,140
90th percentile $133,800
Employed locally 180
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,140
    25th
    $66,040
    50th (median)
    $87,120
    75th
    $110,530
    90th
    $133,800

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 136% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 36% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $87,330
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,630
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $51,740
    Physicians, All Other $312,520
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $67,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Waco, TX is $41.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Waco, TX is 8.7% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $55,140 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,040.