Average Speech Language Pathologist Salary

$47.62/hour

The average salary for a Speech Language Pathologist in Texas is $47.62 per hour. This is 13% lower than the US average of $53.98.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Speech Language Pathologist salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$47.62/hour

Texas

13% lower than the US average.

$53.98/hour

United States

What cities in Texas pay the most for Speech Language Pathologists?

Only Houston, Texas reports pay data for Speech Language Pathologists, averaging $48 per hour. Houston, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Texas average for Speech Language Pathologists is $48 per hour — Houston, Texas pays 1% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Houston, Texas$48$53
How does the pay for Speech Language Pathologists in Texas compare to nearby states?

Colorado pays Speech Language Pathologists the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Arizona ($51) and Missouri ($47). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Texas average for Speech Language Pathologists is $48 per hour — Colorado pays 17% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Colorado$56$58
Arizona$51$51
Missouri$47$60
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Speech Language Pathologist jobs in Texas?

Memorial Hermann Health System pays Speech Language Pathologists the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by The Hospitals of Providence ($40) and Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX ($31). For comparison, the Texas average for Speech Language Pathologists is $48 per hour — Memorial Hermann Health System pays 11% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Memorial Hermann Health System$43$43
The Hospitals of Providence$40$40
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX$31$31

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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