Mental Health Counselor Salary in Houston, TX
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The median mental health counselor in the Houston area earns $67,370 a year ($32.39 an hour), 14% above the U.S. median ($59,350) and 8% above the Texas median ($62,630). Half of the 5,050 mental health counselors there earn between $47,890 and $81,970.
| Annual pay | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,540 | $37,650 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $47,890 | $45,290 | $47,100 |
| Median | $67,370 | $62,630 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $81,970 | $79,200 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $95,760 | $95,910 | $97,590 |
| Average | $67,930 | $65,180 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 5,050 | 21,400 | 491,930 |
Houston, TX ranks 5th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mental health counselor pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($75,420).
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- Austin, TX: $66,780
- Dallas, TX: $62,560
- San Antonio, TX: $59,180
- Portland, OR: $75,420
- Seattle, WA: $73,580
- San Jose, CA: $72,550
- San Francisco, CA: $68,400
- Phoenix, AZ: $66,020
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.