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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.

563+ positions available

563+ Counselor Jobs in Texas Available Now

These 279 roles pay ~$63k median with 6.7/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Mann Eye logo

Patient Counselor

Mann Eye

Work-life

7.2/10

Leidos logo

MFLC Counselor Short Term or As Needed Coverage, JB

Leidos

CounselorSan Antonio, TX
28-$50 per hour
30+ days ago
Work-life

7.2/10

ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES logo

Therapist

ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Work-life

7.2/10

UT Health San Antonio logo

Mental Health Therapist (Fort Hood MARCH Project)

UT Health San Antonio

CounselorTexas
30+ days ago
Work-life

7.2/10

Careerplug logo

Licensed Professional Counselor- LPC

CareerplugGreat Workplace

CounselorAbilene, TX
30-$45 per hour
30+ days ago
Work-life

7.2/10

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE logo

Counseling | Mental Health Therapist - Unlicensed

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE

CounselorTexas
30+ days ago
Work-life

7.2/10

Bent Tree Psychiatric Associat logo

Licensed Therapist - DFW

Bent Tree Psychiatric Associat

CounselorPlano, TX
30+ days ago
Work-life

7.2/10

Cortica logo

Play Based Therapist

Cortica

CounselorPlano, TX
18.90 to $23.35 per hour
30+ days ago
Work-life

7.2/10

Careerplug logo

Licensed Professional Counselor- LPC

CareerplugGreat Workplace

CounselorKaty, TX
62.4k - $93.6k
30+ days ago
Work-life

7.2/10

Texas Children's Hospital logo

Art Therapist

Texas Children's Hospital

Work-life

7.2/10

UHS logo

Behavioral Health Licensed Therapist/LPC LCSW LMSW LMFT/BH Group Therapy/FT/Day

UHS

Work-life

7.2/10

Leidos logo

MFLC Counselor Short Term or As Needed Coverage, La

Leidos

Work-life

7.2/10

Oraclecloud logo

Counselor 3 - TX Dallas

Oraclecloud

Work-life

7.2/10

Center for Transforming Lives logo

Therapist

Center for Transforming Lives

Work-life

7.2/10

Center for Transforming Lives logo

Therapist - Bilingual in Spanish/English

Center for Transforming Lives

Work-life

7.2/10

Sagora Senior Living logo

Music Therapist - Senior Living

Sagora Senior Living

Work-life

7.2/10

Summit BHC logo

Therapist PRN

Summit BHC

Work-life

7.2/10

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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 $39K to $104K, 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 7.2/10. 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 Leidos, Careerplug, UHS, Center for Transforming Lives, 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 $39K to $104K per year, with a median near $58K. 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 Leidos, Careerplug, UHS, Center for Transforming Lives, 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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