📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Lawyers Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Very High Demand

Average
$176,548
per year
Median
$151,686
per year
Hourly
$84.88
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$87,421
25th Percentile — Junior$139,336
50th Percentile — Median$151,686
75th Percentile — Senior$256,147
90th Percentile — Top Earners$307,298
💡 Top-earning Lawyerss in Texas make up to $307,298 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$152.3k
2021
$156.9k
2022
$161.6k
2023
$166.4k
2024
$171.4k
2025
$176.5k
2026
📈 Lawyers salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.0% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Lawyers Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $171,252 -3.0% Very High
San Antonio $158,893 -10.0% Very High
Dallas $174,783 -1.0% Very High
Austin $190,672 +8.0% Very High
Fort Worth $169,486 -4.0% Very High
El Paso $144,769 -18.0% Very High
Arlington $171,252 -3.0% Very High
Corpus Christi $153,597 -13.0% Very High
Plano $180,079 +2.0% Very High
Laredo $141,238 -20.0% Very High
Lubbock $144,769 -18.0% Very High
Garland $167,721 -5.0% Very High
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Lawyers Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Lawyerss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $176,548 per year, Texas's Lawyers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $87,421–$139,336, while experienced Lawyerss can command $256,147–$307,298.

Looking ahead, the Lawyers profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.0% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Lawyers salary in Texas is $176,548 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $185,840.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Lawyerss the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Lawyers employment.
  • At $176,548/year, Texas Lawyers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $185,840/year.