TX · Pharr · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Pharr, TX

Pay for speech-language pathologists in the Pharr area centers on $43.56 per hour, or about $90,600 a year. The lower quarter earns under $31.91 and the upper quarter over $52.27. That ranks 144th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 36th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in the Pharr metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Pharr.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Pharr, TX

The metro median is 1% above the Texas statewide median of $43.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 590 speech-language pathologists employed in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.74).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$27.24$56,66041% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.91$66,37030% below U.S. median
Median$43.56$90,6005% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.27$108,72014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$63.10$131,25038% above U.S. median

How Pharr ranks

  • 144th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 36th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th of 24 Texas metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Speech-Language Pathologists (SOC 29-1127), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Pharr

  • Overall prices in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission run 14% below the U.S. average (index 85.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 44% below the U.S. average (index 55.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $43.56 median hour buys what $50.71 buys at the national price level, 11% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,568
  • Per year: $78,408
  • Per month: $6,534
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Pharr

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel speech-language pathologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Speech-Language Pathologist roles in Texas

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Pharr as they open.

PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Audiologist - Chief

Veterans Health Administration · Houston, TX

$123k–$160k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888100600
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 27 days ago

Audiologist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Hood, TX

$90k–$116k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 884965800
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Hospitals in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area

CMS lists 6 hospitals in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area, 3 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mission Regional Medical Center
Mission, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
Mcallen, TX
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
South Texas Health System
Edinburg, TX
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance
Edinburg, TX
Acute careOther3 of 5Yes
Cornerstone Regional Hospital
Edinburg, TX
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes
Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
McAllen, TX5 mi$43.56/hr148,782
Mission, TX9 mi$43.56/hr88,574
Harlingen, TX31 mi$39.20/hr72,234
Brownsville, TX48 mi$39.20/hr191,967
Laredo, TX125 mi$41.28/hr261,260
Corpus Christi, TX127 mi$37.90/hr317,317

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Texas · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Texas

Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

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Common questions

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Pharr, TX?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area have a median pay of $43.56 per hour, about $90,600 a year. The middle half earn between $31.91 and $52.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Pharr a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?

McAllen-Edinburg-Mission ranks 36th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 144th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.

Where do speech-language pathologists work in Pharr?

CMS lists 6 hospitals in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area, led by Mission Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Pharr as a speech-language pathologist?

Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Pharr?

The federal per diem benchmark in Pharr is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Veterans Health AdministrationHouston, TX · 2 postings$56.90/ hr$36–$77
  • AccentCareDesoto, TX · 2 postings$46.73/ hr$40–$54
  • Achieve Pediatric Therapy & Rehab, P. C.Cedar Park, TX · 2 wage offers$39.28/ hr$34–$44
  • The Stepping Stones Group LLCSugar Land, TX · 2 wage offers$36.58/ hr$33–$40

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2What they are offering now

Low$39Median$47.55High$61

6 SLP postings with published pay in Texas, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 6 SLP roles

  1. Audiologist - ChiefPermanent
    $123k–$160k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Houston, TX · posted 7 days ago
  2. Speech Language PathologistPer diem
    $46.00–$46.00/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX · posted 10 days ago

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