How much does a lawyer make in Houston?
$158,000a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $75.95 an hour or $13,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.95
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 16,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,210Median: $158,000Highest 10%: $363,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,210 | $38.56 | |
| 25th | $105,200 | $50.60 | |
| Median | $158,000 | $75.95 | |
| 75th | $243,900 | $117.27 | |
| 90th | $363,100 | $174.58 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Dallas, TX | $168,500 |
| Midland, TX | $163,100 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $135,400 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $124,400 |
| Title Examiner | $63,470 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $62,730 |
| Arbitrator | $57,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $75.95 ($158,000 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $158,000 against $159,700 nationally, 1% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $154,200, so Houston pays 2% more.
Where does Houston rank for lawyer pay?
35 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $363,100 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.