How much does a counselor make in El Paso?
$43,320a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $20.83 an hour or $3,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.83
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 100
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,440Median: $43,320Highest 10%: $66,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,440 | $17.52 | |
| 25th | $39,540 | $19.01 | |
| Median | $43,320 | $20.83 | |
| 75th | $61,980 | $29.80 | |
| 90th | $66,070 | $31.76 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for counselors.
| San Antonio, TX | $59,430 |
| Houston, TX | $54,450 |
| Austin, TX | $54,240 |
| Dallas, TX | $52,340 |
| McAllen, TX | $44,590 |
Related jobs in El Paso
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $89,020 |
| Educational | $70,810 |
| Substance Abuse | $62,510 |
| Clergy | $56,450 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $55,680 |
| Child | $54,340 |
| Health Education Specialist | $50,520 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $48,260 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $48,120 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $47,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $20.83 ($43,320 a year).
Do counselors make more in El Paso than the national average?
No: $43,320 against $50,860 nationally, 15% less.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $54,450, so El Paso pays 20% less.
Where does El Paso rank for counselor pay?
89 of 100 metro areas with data.
How much does a counselor make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,070 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.