Counselor Jobs in Texas
Counselor Jobs in Texas with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
738+ positions available
738+ Counselor Jobs in Texas Available Now
These 356 roles pay ~$63k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Plano
Geode HealthEmployer score · GoldPlano, TX
Remote Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service
ThriveworksEmployer score · SilverRemote
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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.
Counselor roles in Texas advertise $2k below the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $98k.
| State | Median pay | vs TX | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (this page) | $74k | — | 5.6/10 | 2112 |
| Wyoming#1 | $98k | +$24k | 6.0/10 | 50 |
| Nevada#2 | $96k | +$23k | 5.7/10 | 202 |
| Alaska#3 | $94k | +$21k | 5.4/10 | 159 |
| Arkansasborders | $89k | +$16k | 5.7/10 | 265 |
| Louisianaborders | $85k | +$12k | 5.5/10 | 323 |
| Oklahomaborders | $81k | +$8k | 5.7/10 | 340 |
| New Mexicoborders | $73k | −$1k | 6.0/10 | 427 |
“borders” = shares a border with Texas; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Counselor Jobs in Texas: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
Texas offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in texas. With 738+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 55% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
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 4.4/10, with 55% 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 Thriveworks, LifeStance Health, Geode Health, HCO Behavioral 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, Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) 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 3.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 29,969+ 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.
A few things worth knowing
About Counselor jobs in Texas.
How much do counselors earn in Texas?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?
Yes — about 55% 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 Thriveworks, LifeStance Health, Geode Health, HCO Behavioral 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 738 counselors positions in Texas listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in Texas
Action Behavior Centers106 open roles here · WLB 88/100UHS73 open roles here · WLB 53/100
Lifepoint Health31 open roles here · WLB 63/100
Management and Training28 open roles here · WLB 55/100
Learning Services16 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Community Health and Wellness15 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution14 open roles here · WLB 76/100