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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.

Lyra Health logo

Lyra Onsite Therapist (1099 Contractor) (Brownsville, TX) - Spanish speaking

Lyra Health

Surgery Partners logo

Patient Counselor - Key-Whitman Eye Center N. Arlington

Surgery Partners

Confidential Employer logo

Youth Care Counselor (Reli

Confidential Employer

CounselorAustin, TX
19.5-$24.5 per hour
1w ago
TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS logo

Registered Therapist Supervisor

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS

CounselorTerrell, TX
84k-$100k
1w ago
CommuniCare Health logo

Licensed Prof Counselor (MH4301 - Encino)

CommuniCare Health

COLLIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH RETARDATION CENTER logo

LCDC Outpatient SUD Counselor

COLLIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH RETARDATION CENTER

The Settlement Home for Children logo

Youth Care Counselor - Long Shift Schedule

Settlement Home for Children

CounselorAustin, TX
19.5-$24.5 per hour
1w ago
Zeiders Enterprises logo

Military Family Life Counselor (Embedded)

Zeiders Enterprises

Children's Health logo

Mental Health Coordinator PRN/Milieu Therapist PRN

Children's Health

OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOC logo

Surgical Counselor- Ophthalmology

OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOC

San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital logo

Clinical Educator - Therapist

San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Freeman Health System logo

Therapist

Freeman Health System

Children's Health logo

Child Life - Music Therapist

Children's Health

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS logo

Registered Therapist - State Hospital - Maximum Security Unit (MSU)

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS

CounselorHarlingen, TX
70k-$114k
2w ago
Red River Hospital logo

Outpatient Therapist - Part Time

Red River Hospital

Signet Health logo

Program Therapist

Signet Health

Cross Creek Hospital Together with Ascension Seton logo

Outpatient Therapist

Cross Creek Hospital Together with Ascension Seton

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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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New positions added daily

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 $41K to $114K, 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 3/10. 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 Surgery Partners, TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS, Children's Health, Lyra Health, 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 $41K to $114K per year, with a median near $70K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?

Some counselors roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. 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 Surgery Partners, TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS, Children's Health, Lyra Health, 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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