TX · San Antonio · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in San Antonio, TX

Pay for speech-language pathologists in the San Antonio area centers on $43.00 per hour, or about $89,450 a year. The lower quarter earns under $33.66 and the upper quarter over $51.22. That ranks 151st of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 131st of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 19 hospitals in San Antonio. Tell us your role and we email current openings near San Antonio.

More open Speech-Language Pathologist roles in San Antonio

6 more open roles from employers in San Antonio. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Speech Therapist

Tenet Healthcare · San Antonio, TX

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  • Rehab (Speech Therapy)
  • Req 101727056784
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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in San Antonio, TX

The metro median is in line with the Texas statewide median of $43.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 1,600 speech-language pathologists employed in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.24).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.03$60,38037% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$33.66$70,01027% below U.S. median
Median$43.00$89,4506% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.22$106,54012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$62.69$130,40037% above U.S. median

How San Antonio ranks

  • 151st of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 131st of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 9th 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.

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What your pay buys in San Antonio

  • Overall prices in San Antonio-New Braunfels run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $43.00 median hour buys what $45.40 buys at the national price level, 1% below 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.

Estimate your San Antonio paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,548
  • Per year: $77,400
  • Per month: $6,450
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in San Antonio

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$141
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,505
13-week assignment$19,565

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. 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio

CMS lists 19 hospitals in San Antonio, 4 of the 7 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Thousand Oaks
San Antonio, TX
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
San Antonio Va Medical Center (Va South Texas Healthcare System)
San Antonio, TX
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
San Antonio, TX
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Baptist Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
University Health System
San Antonio, TX
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Bandera Family Hospital
San Antonio, TX
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes
Children's Hospital Of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Foundation Surgical Hospital Of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Acute careFor-profitNot 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
New Braunfels, TX30 mi$43.00/hr116,477
San Marcos, TX45 mi$49.24/hr74,316
Kyle, TX53 mi$49.24/hr65,833
Austin, TX74 mi$49.24/hr993,588
Cedar Park, TX84 mi$49.24/hr78,380
Leander, TX86 mi$49.24/hr87,511

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.

Texas state guide

Other healthcare roles in San Antonio

San Antonio city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

Speech-Language Pathologists in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area have a median pay of $43.00 per hour, about $89,450 a year. The middle half earn between $33.66 and $51.22 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

San Antonio-New Braunfels ranks 131st of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 151st of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Where do speech-language pathologists work in San Antonio?

CMS lists 19 hospitals in San Antonio, led by Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Thousand Oaks. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in San Antonio 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 San Antonio?

The federal per diem benchmark in San Antonio is $141 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place speech-language pathologists in San Antonio?

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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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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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