Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Texas | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $67,900 | $67,290 | +1% |
| Median hourly wage | $32.64 | $32.35 | +1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $69,928.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a School Counselor in Texas is $67,900, or about $32.64 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for School Counselors is $67,290. Texas is +1% above the national median.
Entry-level school counselors in Texas typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 31,730 school counselor jobs on record and a median salary of $67,900, Texas offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.