How much does a counselor make in Texas?
$54,450a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in Texas. That is $26.18 an hour or $4,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.18
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 2,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,990Median: $54,450Highest 10%: $77,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,990 | $14.90 | |
| 25th | $44,080 | $21.19 | |
| Median | $54,450 | $26.18 | |
| 75th | $65,490 | $31.49 | |
| 90th | $77,870 | $37.44 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lubbock, TX | $65,520 |
| Midland, TX | $62,990 |
| Tyler, TX | $60,180 |
| San Antonio, TX | $59,430 |
| Houston, TX | $54,450 |
| Austin, TX | $54,240 |
| Dallas, TX | $52,340 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $52,090 |
| Beaumont, TX | $51,260 |
| Killeen, TX | $46,460 |
| McAllen, TX | $44,590 |
| El Paso, TX | $43,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for counselors.
| 17. Massachusetts | $58,240 |
| 18. Vermont | $56,220 |
| 19. South Carolina | $55,140 |
| 20. Texas | $54,450 |
| 21. Mississippi | $54,090 |
| 22. Connecticut | $53,310 |
| 23. North Carolina | $52,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $26.18 ($54,450 a year).
Do counselors make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $54,450 against $50,860 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Texas rank for counselor pay?
Texas ranks 20 of 44 states.
Which city in Texas pays counselors the most?
Lubbock, TX, with a median of $65,520 a year.
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.