Pays $60-$75/hrSpeech Language Pathologist market median is ~$109k (5 jobs)

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Thera Peds
Missouri City, Texas

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistContract
Posted 53m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time school-based SLP in Missouri City, TX. Guaranteed hours, manageable caseload. $60-$75/hour.

Join TheraPeds as a Speech Language Pathologist – School-Based, Guaranteed Hours in Missouri City, Texas, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $60 - $75/hour.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Guaranteed hours
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Ongoing clinical and administrative support

Work Schedule

  • Contract position.
  • On-site position.

Apply to join TheraPeds as a Speech Language Pathologist – School-Based, Guaranteed Hours.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide direct therapy services, conduct evaluations, and develop IEP goals for students. They will also collaborate with educators and families to monitor student progress and manage caseload documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess or be eligible for Texas licensure. ASHA certification is preferred, and experience working with children in a school setting is highly desired.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Speech therapyLanguage therapyIEP developmentStudent evaluationArticulation therapyPhonologyAAC supportCase managementData collectionProgress monitoringCollaborationDocumentationTime managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In Texas, Speech-Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$96k across 1,657 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (15,842 listings).

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Texas's cost-of-living index is 93.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state — Texas ranks #2 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$140k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 5 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution16 jobs · 13 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs · 13 employers

CME allowance
64% this job
401k / retirement match
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
43%
Relocation assistance
21%
Loan repayment
7%

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k)
Guaranteed hours
Professional development and continuing education opportunities
Ongoing clinical and administrative support