Texas School Counselor Salary Guide - 2025

School Counselor Certification

by School Counselor Certification Staff

Updated: November 1st, 2024

School counselors in Texas typically earn a salary that is considered competitive for the state. However, it’s important to note that the specific salary can vary depending on several factors:

  • Location: Salaries can differ significantly between rural and urban areas, with larger cities often offering higher pay.
  • Experience: Counselors with more years of experience generally earn higher salaries.
  • Education: Additional certifications or advanced degrees can also increase earning potential.
  • School District: The size and resources of the school district can impact salary levels.

While the average salary for school counselors in Texas is generally considered reasonable, it’s essential to research specific locations and districts to get a more accurate understanding of the compensation offered in your area.

Texas School Counselor Salaries – Visualized

School Counselors Salaries in urban areas of Texas

Metro Area# EmployedMean Salary
Abilene, TX360$61,673
Amarillo, TX240$69,214
Austin-Round Rock, TX3,280$74,372
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX300$65,844
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX490$72,943
College Station-Bryan, TX650$61,336
Corpus Christi, TX380$67,157
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX8,420$77,231
El Paso, TX870$70,596
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX6,310$78,904
Killeen-Temple, TX530$71,433
Laredo, TX360$61,429
Longview, TX310$77,231
Lubbock, TX520$72,688
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX930$79,183
Midland, TX190$82,924
Odessa, TX130$80,530
San Angelo, TX110$66,541
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX2,830$70,515
Sherman-Denison, TX160$71,677
Texarkana, TX-AR120$67,529
Tyler, TX190$68,168
Victoria, TX80$67,076
Waco, TX770$59,988
Wichita Falls, TX160$60,720
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2023

School Counselors Salaries in rural areas of Texas

Metro Area# EmployedMean Salary
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area450$71,839
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area700$70,282
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area260$70,352
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area540$71,212
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area180$85,422
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area400$73,292
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2023