Lawyers Salary in Texas
Lawyers in Texas earn a median of $154,200 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $154,200
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 56,580
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,340; the top 10% earn over $349,490. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Labor Relations Specialists$79,640 median in Texas
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$100,400 median in Texas
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$139,990 median in Texas
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$75,370 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$74,800 median in Texas
- Compliance Managers$134,390 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in Texas
How much do lawyers make in Texas?
The median is $154,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,340 and the top 10% earn over $349,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.