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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Texas (2026)
$48.03 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,117/year ($6,593/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 15th of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 19,120 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $99,910 a year — though pay ranges from $66,370 for newcomers to $132,990 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $66,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,230 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,910 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $118,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $132,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 19,120 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Texas (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $99,910 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $79,117 — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
| Gross (median) | $99,910 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,150 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,643 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,117 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,593 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Texas?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Texas is $99,910 per year ($48.03 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,230 and $118,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Texas?
- On the median salary of $99,910, a single filer in Texas takes home about $79,117 per year ($6,593 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 19,120 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.