The average salary for a career counselor in Texas is around $44,982 per year.
Avg Salary
Career counselors earn an average yearly salary of $44,982.
Wages typically start from $34,641 and go up to $92,692.
10% below national average Updated in 2017
Career counselor earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Career counselor salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $63,085 |
| Massachusetts | $50,500 |
| Illinois | $50,069 |
| Texas | $44,982 |
| New York | $43,058 |
| Wisconsin | $40,000 |
How do career counselor salaries compare to similar careers?
Career counselors earn 6% more than similar careers in Texas. On average, they make less than music teachers but more than teachers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Music teacher salary | $50K |
| Elementary school teacher salary | $42K |
| Career counselor salary | $45K |
| Family social worker salary | $41K |
| Professor salary | $50K |
| Clergy member salary | $36K |
| Teacher salary | $38K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)