How much does a counselor make in Houston?
$54,450a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $26.18 an hour or $4,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.18
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 100
- Jobs in the area
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,050Median: $54,450Highest 10%: $75,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,050 | $15.89 | |
| 25th | $47,410 | $22.79 | |
| Median | $54,450 | $26.18 | |
| 75th | $61,370 | $29.50 | |
| 90th | $75,680 | $36.38 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for counselors.
| San Antonio, TX | $59,430 |
| Austin, TX | $54,240 |
| Dallas, TX | $52,340 |
| McAllen, TX | $44,590 |
| El Paso, TX | $43,320 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Director | $83,480 |
| Social Worker | $82,610 |
| Educational | $75,930 |
| Health Education Specialist | $75,350 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $71,900 |
| Substance Abuse | $67,370 |
| Clergy | $61,010 |
| Child | $56,670 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $51,820 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $50,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $26.18 ($54,450 a year).
Do counselors make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $54,450 against $50,860 nationally, 7% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $54,450, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for counselor pay?
41 of 100 metro areas with data.
How much does a counselor make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,680 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.