Mental Health Counselor salary in Houston, TX
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Pearland, Katy, Spring.
Also listed as: Therapist
Median salary$83,500
Middle 50%$74k–$84.8k
vs. national median+24%comparison median $67,250
Filings10FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $58,924 |
| 25th | $74,000 |
| 50th (median) | $83,500 |
| 75th | $84,750 |
| 90th | $88,550 |
Cost of living
Houston's median Mental Health Counselor salary of $83,500 is worth about $84,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Houston = 98.6).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Holocene Acquisition II | too few | 8 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 7 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.