Counselors, All Other Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $59,430 +19.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.57
10th percentile $30,430
90th percentile $81,150
Employed locally 670
National median $49,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,430
    25th
    $37,300
    50th (median)
    $59,430
    75th
    $70,080
    90th
    $81,150

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Counselors, All Other salary vs area income 68% Median Counselors, All Other salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Counselors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Richmond, VA $108,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $107,990
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $107,020
    Virginia $105,140
    Ogden, UT $93,180
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $91,420

    Nearby metros — Counselors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lubbock, TX $63,380
    Midland, TX $62,990
    Waco, TX $61,280
    Tyler, TX $60,180
    College Station-Bryan, TX $58,710
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,560

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74,530
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,850
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,700
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,100
    Healthcare Social Workers$74,590
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Counselors, All Other make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Counselors, All Other in Dallas, TX is $28.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.31 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Counselors, All Other salaries?

    The median Counselors, All Other salary in Dallas, TX is 19.3% above the national median of $49,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Counselors, All Other in Dallas?

    Entry-level Counselors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $30,430 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,300.