How much does a lawyer make in Texas?
$154,200a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Texas. That is $74.13 an hour or $12,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $74.13
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 56,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,340Median: $154,200Highest 10%: $349,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,340 | $38.14 | |
| 25th | $102,800 | $49.43 | |
| Median | $154,200 | $74.13 | |
| 75th | $223,400 | $107.40 | |
| 90th | $349,500 | $168.02 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $168,500 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 10. Illinois | $160,800 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $157,200 |
| 12. Minnesota | $155,100 |
| 13. Texas | $154,200 |
| 14. Washington | $154,100 |
| 15. Nevada | $150,500 |
| 16. Alaska | $149,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $74.13 ($154,200 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $154,200 against $159,700 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Texas rank for lawyer pay?
Texas ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays lawyers the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $168,500 a year.
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.