Lawyer Salary in Houston, TX
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$140,249
Hourly Rate
$67.43
/hour
Jobs in Area
419
employed
Lawyer Salary Range in Houston, TX
Annual Salary Range
$95k
10th percentile
$115k
25th
$166k
75th
$199k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $94,530 | $45.45 |
| 25th Percentile | $114,887 | $55.23 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $140,249 | $67.43 |
| 75th Percentile | $165,522 | $79.58 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $198,837 | $95.59 |
| Average (Mean) | $149,733 | $71.99 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Lawyer salary in Houston, TX is $140,249 per year or $67.43 per hour as of 2024. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2024. The geographic area covered is the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How Houston, TX Compares
vs National Average
$145,760
vs Texas Average
$141,475
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$145,336
Cost of living in Houston, TX is 3.5% below the national average.
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