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School Counselor Salary in Texas (2026)
$32.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,598/year ($4,716/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $67,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $101,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 31,730 School Counselor jobs in Texas (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median School Counselor salary of $67,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $56,598 — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
| Gross (median) | $67,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,108 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,194 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,598 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,716 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Texas?
- The median School Counselor salary in Texas is $67,900 per year ($32.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,770 and $82,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Texas?
- On the median salary of $67,900, a single filer in Texas takes home about $56,598 per year ($4,716 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 31,730 School Counselor jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.