How much does a Mental Health Counselor make in Texas? The average Mental Health Counselor salary in Texas is $59,170 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $52,540 and $67,020. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Mental Health Counselor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Mental Health Counselor Salary $46,504 TX March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Mental Health Counselor Salary $52,540 TX March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Mental Health Counselor Salary $59,170 TX March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Mental Health Counselor Salary $67,020 TX March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Mental Health Counselor Salary $74,167 TX March 26, 2024
25% $52,540 10% $46,504 90% $74,167 75% $67,020 $59,170 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Mental Health Counselor identifies objectives and helps individuals develop strategies and solutions to achieve their goals. Provides medical or personal guidance and direction to individuals. Being a Mental Health Counselor may refer subjects to specialists or recommend additional services for further treatment. Monitors progress, documents activities, and maintains files. In addition, Mental Health Counselor may require a bachelor's degree. May require State License to Practice. Typically reports to a supervisor. Mental Health Counselor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  • Job Number. 24-12120. Job Summary. The Region 13 Mental Health Liaison will serve as a resource regarding child/adolescent mental health and substance use ...
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $53,818 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $53,879 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $54,182 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $58,000 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $53,636 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $59,818 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $57,151 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $54,606 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $53,636 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $56,424 Date Updated March 26, 2024