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563+ Counselor Jobs in Texas

Counselor positions in Texas with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

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563+ Counselor Jobs in Texas Available Now

These 280 roles pay ~$63k median with 6.9/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Lone Star Circle of Care logo

Therapist - Substance Use Focus

Lone Star Circle of Care

Top 25%

in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor

Hiatus Day Spa Med S logo

Nail Therapist

Hiatus Day Spa Med S

CounselorDallas, TX
26-$54 per hour
30+ days ago
Work-life

6.9/10

New Era logo

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)

New EraGreat Workplace

Hybrid
Top 25%

in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)

Hiatus Day Spa Med S logo

Nail Therapist

Hiatus Day Spa Med S

CounselorTexas
26-$57 per hour
Work-life

6.9/10

Methodist Healthcare Ministries of S. Tx logo

Behavioral Health Counselor (Del Rio, Tx)

Methodist Healthcare Ministries of S. Tx

Work-life

6.9/10

UHS logo

PRN - Intake Counselor (Licensed)

UHS

Work-life

6.8/10

Confidential Employer logo

Part Time Awake Night Youth Care Counselor (Friday and Saturday)

Confidential Employer

CounselorAustin, TX
20-$24.5 per hour
3w ago
Work-life

6.7/10

COLLIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH RETARDATION CENTER logo

Behavioral Health Outpatient - Intake and Counseling Therapist

COLLIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH RETARDATION CENTER

Work-life

6.7/10

SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA logo

KROC Academy Counselor (4276)

SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA

Work-life

6.7/10

Lifepoint Health logo

Help for Heroes/PHP Therapist, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health

Work-life

6.6/10

Ensign Services logo

Licensed Therapist Compliance Partner (OT, PT, SLP)

Ensign Services

CounselorLubbock, TX
100k - $110k
2w ago
Work-life

6.6/10

Ensign Services logo

Licensed Therapist Compliance Partner (OT, PT, SLP)

Ensign Services

CounselorDallas, TX
100k - $110k
2w ago
Work-life

6.6/10

KBR logo

Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC), West of Mississippi Region

KBR

Top 25%

in Behavioral Health (Counseling)

Core Civic logo

Treatment Counselor- TX LCDC - Substance Abuse

Core CivicGreat Workplace

CounselorEl Paso, TX
23.64 per hour
2w ago
Work-life

6.6/10

UHS logo

LEAD THERAPIST (LICENSED)

UHS

Work-life

6.6/10

Core Civic logo

Treatment Counselor TX LCDC Substance Abuse

Core CivicGreat Workplace

CounselorAustin, TX
26.50 per hour
30+ days ago
Work-life

6.6/10

NORTH TEXAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITY logo

Counselor-OSAR

NORTH TEXAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

Top 25%

in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)

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How Texas Compares for Counselor Pay

Texas against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$77k
Pay rank
#29 of 51
Work-life balance
5.9/10 · #42
Open listings
442

Counselor pay in Texas sits level with the $77k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $114k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Texas compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs TXWLBListings
Texas (this page)$77k5.9/10442
District of Columbia#1$114k+$38k7.1/1014
Maine#2$101k+$25k7.3/1016
Alaska#3$101k+$24k6.0/1031
Oklahomaborders$97k+$20k6.4/1064
Louisianaborders$96k+$19k5.8/1068
Arkansasborders$69k−$8k6.2/1050
New Mexicoborders$65k−$12k6.4/10133

“borders” = shares a border with Texas; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Texas Jobs

563+ counselor positions in Texas

Competitive Pay

Earn $50K-$80K with benefits

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Counselor Jobs in Texas: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

Texas offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in texas. With 563+ open positions and salaries ranging from $42K to $119K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in Texas on this page have an average score of 6.7/10, with 5% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for counselor jobs in texas include Hiatus Day Spa Med S, UHS, Ensign Services, Core Civic, and more. Positions span counselor jobs texas. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in texas, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $106K, trending up 6.1% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 23,057+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do counselors earn in Texas?

Listed counselors in Texas on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $42K to $119K per year, with a median near $55K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?

Yes — about 5% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which counselors jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring counselors in Texas right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Hiatus Day Spa Med S, UHS, Ensign Services, Core Civic, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many counselor jobs in texas are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 563+ counselors positions in Texas listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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