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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.

UHS logo

THERAPIST Inpatient

UHS

CWG/Blended Health logo

PRN Group Therapist

CWG/Blended Health

CounselorKeller, TX
32.00 per hour
UHS logo

THERAPIST (LICENSED) PRN

UHS

San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital logo

Intake Therapist Days/Nights, INCLUDES 7k Sign on Bonus for NIGHTS

San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital logo

Outpatient Licensed Clinical Therapist (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LPC-Associate)

San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Lifepoint Health logo

Therapist, PRN

Lifepoint Health

DePelchin Children’s Center logo

Mental Health Counselor, FAYS (Bilingual Preferred)

DePelchin Children’s Center

Texas Health Resources logo

Behavioral Health Therapist (BHT) Weekend PRN

Texas Health Resources

LifeStance Health logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)

LifeStance HealthTop Employer

Hybrid
LifeStance Health logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)

LifeStance HealthTop Employer

CounselorIrving, TX
75k-$100k
1w ago
Hybrid
LifeStance Health logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)

LifeStance HealthTop Employer

Hybrid
Voyages Behavioral Health of Conroe logo

Behavioral Therapist (LMSW, LMFT, LPC) - Full Time Evenings | Voyages Conroe

Voyages Behavioral Health of Conroe

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Management and Training logo

Substance Abuse Counselor I

Management and Training

CounselorHenderson, TX
18.00 per hour
23h ago
New
Enter Health logo

Therapist

Enter Health

Canyon Ranch logo

Mental Health and Wellness Therapist Part Time - Start Date 9/21/2026

Canyon Ranch

UHS logo

INPATIENT THERAPIST (LICENSED) -PRN

UHS

UHS logo

THERAPIST (LICENSED) - Full Time

UHS

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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 $37K to $100K, 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 2.2/10, with 15% 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 UHS, LifeStance Health, San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, CWG/Blended 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 $37K to $100K per year, with a median near $67K. 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 15% 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 UHS, LifeStance Health, San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, CWG/Blended 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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