Speech-Language pay range
State of Texas · class code 4378
- Class code
- 4378
- Pay group
- B27
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Texas
- The State of Texas published pay range for Speech-Language is $84,182 to $142,374 per year.
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office keys this classification as class code 4378.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes one State Auditor's Office job description (series) for the Speech-Language Pathologist series, which includes this class. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications.
What the state says the job is
Performs advanced (senior-level) speech-language pathology work by assessing, diagnosing, and treating disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing; and by coordinating therapeutic rehabilitation treatment for clients. May assign and/or supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Examples of the work
Assesses, analyzes, and diagnoses an individual’s skills and abilities related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, and/or swallowing disorders. Develops, implements, and oversees treatment plans to maintain or improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive-linguistic abilities. Writes, reviews, and analyzes assessments, reports, and data to monitor client progress and modify or adapt treatment plans as needed. Oversees and evaluates the scheduling, maintenance, and use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices. Educates clients, caregivers, and staff on use of AAC devices and effective strategies to support communication and swallowing safety.
Minimum qualifications
Experience in speech-language pathology work. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree or higher in communicative sciences or disorders, as required for licensure.
Special requirements
Must be licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the State of Texas in accordance with Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 401; and Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 111.
Quoted from the State Auditor's Office job description (series), read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes this figure in Classification Salary Schedule for Fiscal 2026-27, joined to the State's Position Classification Plan (SAO report 25-701). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their pay groups come from the State's Position Classification Plan, joined to the salary schedule.