Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Austin, TX
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The median speech-language pathologist in the Austin area earns $106,290 a year ($51.10 an hour), 9% above the U.S. median ($97,870) and 6% above the Texas median ($99,910). Half of the 2,860 speech-language pathologists there earn between $99,110 and $126,250.
| Annual pay | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,120 | $66,370 | $62,900 |
| 25th percentile | $99,110 | $79,230 | $77,730 |
| Median | $106,290 | $99,910 | $97,870 |
| 75th percentile | $126,250 | $118,490 | $114,570 |
| 90th percentile | $126,250 | $132,990 | $134,160 |
| Average | $106,310 | $99,460 | $98,170 |
| Jobs | 2,860 | 19,120 | 183,390 |
Austin, TX ranks 11th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($132,720).
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- Houston, TX: $100,400
- Dallas, TX: $99,540
- San Antonio, TX: $92,700
- San Jose, CA: $132,720
- San Francisco, CA: $130,850
- Sacramento, CA: $126,360
- San Diego, CA: $119,690
- Riverside, CA: $118,560
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.