Counselors, All Other Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $53,910 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.92
10th percentile $30,830
90th percentile $78,780
Employed locally 630
National median $49,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,830
    25th
    $45,240
    50th (median)
    $53,910
    75th
    $64,350
    90th
    $78,780

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Counselors, All Other salary vs area income 67% Median Counselors, All Other salary is 33% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $59,430
    College Station-Bryan, TX $58,710

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $75,160
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,710
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,140
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,310
    Healthcare Social Workers $73,030
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $51,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counselors, All Other in Houston, TX is $25.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counselors, All Other salary in Houston, TX is 8.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Counselors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $30,830 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,240.