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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.

Action Behavior Centers logo

Child Autism Therapist (Bachelor's Degree Required)

Action Behavior CentersGreat Workplace

CounselorMelissa, TX
16.5-$27 per hour
4w ago
No NightsNo Weekends
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Management and Training logo

Substance Abuse Counselor II

Management and Training

CounselorSan Diego, TX
24 per hour
4w ago
No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor

Action Behavior Centers logo

Child Autism Therapist (Bachelors Degree Required)

Action Behavior CentersGreat Workplace

CounselorMesquite, TX
16.5-$27 per hour
30+ days ago
No NightsNo Weekends
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Action Behavior Centers logo

School Readiness Therapist

Action Behavior CentersGreat Workplace

CounselorAllen, TX
15.50-$23.50 per hour
30+ days ago
No Nights
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Oaklin Lane logo

Feeding Therapist - Make up to $130k a year! | Lake Highlands, TX

Oaklin Lane

No NightsNo Weekends
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Paycomonline logo

Primary Therapist

Paycomonline

No Nights
Top 5%

in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)

NEXUS FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER logo

Outpatient Counselor

NEXUS FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER

No Nights
Top 25%

in Counseling

Management and Training logo

Substance Abuse Counselor II

Management and Training

No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor

Mid Cities Psychiatry logo

IOP/PHP Behavioral Health Therapist - Outpatient Behavioral Health

Mid Cities PsychiatryGreat Workplace

No NightsNo Weekends
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Management and Training logo

Licensed Professional Counselor

Management and Training

No NightsNo Weekends
Above avg

in Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Management and Training logo

Sr Substance Abuse Counselor

Management and Training

No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor

WACO FAMILY MEDICINE logo

School-Based Behavioral Health Clinician-Middle School (3792)

WACO FAMILY MEDICINE

No Nights
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

IPS Health Systems logo

Therapist

IPS Health Systems

CounselorDallas, TX
22.60 - $28.85 per hour
No NightsNo Weekends
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Careerplug logo

Vision Therapist

CareerplugGreat Workplace

CounselorAustin, TX
18 - $25 per hour
No NightsNo Weekends
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

West Texas Counseling & Guidance logo

Zero Suicide Therapist

West Texas Counseling & Guidance

No Nights
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Mid Cities Psychiatry logo

Clinical Therapist – Outpatient Behavioral Health (LMFT - A)

Mid Cities PsychiatryGreat Workplace

CounselorTexas
55k - $65k
No NightsNo Weekends
Above avg

in Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)

Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) logo

Office Visit Counselor Associate OR Office Visit Counselor

Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

CounselorAustin, TX
51.5k - $76.5k
No NightsNo Weekends
Top 25%

in 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

Updated Daily

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 $32K to $130K, 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 8/10, with 5% with no on-call requirements, 70% with no weekends. 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 Management and Training, Action Behavior Centers, Mid Cities Psychiatry, Oaklin Lane, 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 $32K to $130K per year, with a median near $50K. 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. Among current listings, 5% with no on-call and 70% with no weekends. 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 Management and Training, Action Behavior Centers, Mid Cities Psychiatry, Oaklin Lane, 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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