How much does a lawyer make in Dallas?
$168,500a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $81.01 an hour or $14,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.01
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 17,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,360Median: $168,500Highest 10%: $347,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,360 | $39.12 | |
| 25th | $105,000 | $50.48 | |
| Median | $168,500 | $81.01 | |
| 75th | $227,100 | $109.17 | |
| 90th | $347,300 | $166.95 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Midland, TX | $163,100 |
| Houston, TX | $158,000 |
| Austin, TX | $153,300 |
| El Paso, TX | $140,600 |
| San Antonio, TX | $137,700 |
| College Station, TX | $134,800 |
| Sherman, TX | $134,700 |
| Odessa, TX | $133,300 |
| Beaumont, TX | $131,700 |
| Amarillo, TX | $130,600 |
| Tyler, TX | $130,400 |
| Waco, TX | $130,200 |
| Killeen, TX | $129,400 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $129,200 |
| Laredo, TX | $125,900 |
| San Angelo, TX | $125,800 |
| Lubbock, TX | $124,400 |
| Victoria, TX | $123,800 |
| Abilene, TX | $122,600 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $122,200 |
| Texarkana, TX | $118,400 |
| McAllen, TX | $115,900 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $106,800 |
| Longview, TX | $105,600 |
| Brownsville, TX | $103,100 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Administrative Law Judge | $126,000 |
| Legal Support Worker | $63,360 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $63,220 |
| Title Examiner | $61,530 |
| Arbitrator | $56,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $81.01 ($168,500 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $168,500 against $159,700 nationally, 6% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $154,200, so Dallas pays 9% more.
Where does Dallas rank for lawyer pay?
20 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $347,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.