Lawyers Salary in Texas
Ranked #12 of 51 · TX
2.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $180,370 ≈ $87/hr
Median annual salary $154,200
Employment 56,580
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $79,340P25 $102,810 Median $154,200P75 $223,390P90 $349,490
About 80% of lawyerss in Texas earn between $79,340 and $349,490. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean lawyers salary in Texas is $180,370, about 2.9% below the U.S. average ($185,840). That works out to roughly $87/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $168,510 | $188,640 | 17,110 |
| Midland, TX | $163,090 | $203,400 | 280 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $157,980 | $193,390 | 16,810 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $153,330 | $184,630 | 7,540 |
| El Paso, TX | $140,550 | $152,370 | 780 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $137,690 | $169,120 | 4,020 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $134,800 | $166,990 | 340 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $134,670 | $152,590 | 90 |