How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Houston?
$100,400a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $48.27 an hour or $8,367 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.27
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 72 of 370
- Jobs in the area
- 3,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,650Median: $100,400Highest 10%: $135,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,650 | $33.49 | |
| 25th | $79,810 | $38.37 | |
| Median | $100,400 | $48.27 | |
| 75th | $120,800 | $58.06 | |
| 90th | $135,600 | $65.18 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists.
| Sherman, TX | $115,900 |
| Austin, TX | $106,300 |
| Brownsville, TX | $100,900 |
| Texarkana, TX | $99,990 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $99,590 |
| Dallas, TX | $99,540 |
| El Paso, TX | $99,430 |
| Odessa, TX | $98,920 |
| Tyler, TX | $97,860 |
| Laredo, TX | $96,340 |
| Victoria, TX | $95,950 |
| San Antonio, TX | $92,700 |
| Beaumont, TX | $91,860 |
| Killeen, TX | $90,310 |
| Waco, TX | $90,220 |
| McAllen, TX | $89,860 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $87,570 |
| Longview, TX | $86,180 |
| Amarillo, TX | $85,160 |
| Midland, TX | $81,100 |
| Abilene, TX | $80,870 |
| College Station, TX | $79,940 |
| Lubbock, TX | $79,570 |
| San Angelo, TX | $78,880 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $48.27 ($100,400 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $100,400 against $97,870 nationally, 3% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $99,910, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
72 of 370 metro areas with data.
How much does a speech-language pathologist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $69,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.