Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

Starting at $55 /hr

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Job Description

  • Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) | Full-Time
  • Candor Consulting & Diagnostics | Texas
  • Starting at $55.00 per hour
  • Help Students Communicate, Connect, and Succeed.

Your work helps students express their needs, share their ideas, and participate more fully in school. At Candor Consulting & Diagnostics, we support the professionals who make that progress possible.

We’re hiring a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist who brings clinical expertise, compassion, and a collaborative approach to serving students. Join a team that values your professional judgment, supports your growth, and understands that your life outside work matters, too.

Why Join Candor?

  • You invest your time and talent in helping students grow. Here’s how we invest in you:
  • Competitive hourly pay: Starting at $55.00 per hour, with compensation for every minute you work.
  • Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options for eligible employees.
  • Support for your future: A 401(k) plan with matching contributions for eligible employees.
  • Professional growth: Mentorship opportunities and professional development reimbursement to help you strengthen your skills and advance your practice.
  • Referral rewards: Earn up to $1,000 in referral bonuses when you help us connect with talented professionals.
  • A supportive team: Be part of a community of educators who value collaboration, student success, and the expertise you bring.

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you’ll help students build communication skills that support learning, relationships, and everyday participation. You will:

Understand each student’s needs. Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations to identify needs for specialized therapy services.

Make findings meaningful. Share evaluation results with parents and district personnel through clear, compassionate communication.

Create purposeful interventions. Collaborate with ARD committees to develop targeted, evidence-based interventions that support student performance, participation, and access to education.

Support progress through therapy. Deliver direct speech-language therapy or supervise Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) in implementing students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.

Track progress and adapt. Maintain accurate, detailed records and use student data to guide adjustments to interventions.

Advocate and collaborate. Participate in ARD meetings, parent conferences, and team discussions to support students’ needs and special education programs.

What You’ll Bring

  • A master’s degree or higher from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
  • An active license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Texas.
  • An ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
  • Bilingual skills are preferred, but not required.

Ready to Join Our Team?

Bring your clinical expertise and commitment to a full-time role where you can help students make meaningful progress. We’d love to learn about your experience and what you’re looking for in your next opportunity.

  • Apply today to join Candor Consulting & Diagnostics.
  • Call: (254) 613-2458
  • Email: joinus@candordiag.com
  • Visit: candordiag.com

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will conduct comprehensive evaluations and deliver targeted, evidence-based therapy to help students improve communication skills. They will also collaborate with ARD committees and parents to monitor progress and adjust interventions based on student data.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree or higher from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program. An active Texas license and an ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Data trackingStudent advocacySupervision of SLPAs

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 57% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$118k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Texas891 active6,962 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 57% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,066 active listings, Oct 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+6.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$114k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 13 employers
11
<$95k
2
$95k-110k
5
$110k
1
$139k
3
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
30%
CME allowance
30%
Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
25%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - San MateoPer Diem

CVHCare · San Mateo, California

Up to $140,000
#2

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Napa/VacavillePer Diem

CVHCare · Vallejo, California

Up to $140,000
#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Oakland/Hayward

Up to $140,000
#4

Speech Therapist (Pediatrics)

$94k-$139k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,902 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Candor Consulting & Diagnostics

Education
Belton, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with matching
Mentorship opportunities
Professional development reimbursement
Referral bonuses up to $1,000

Living in Killeen

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$195k
Typical market rent
$1,259/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Killeen-Temple, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.