Lawyers Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $119,530 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $57.47
10th percentile $71,920
90th percentile —
Employed locally 270
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,920
    25th
    $88,050
    50th (median)
    $119,530
    75th
    $169,490

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 180% Median Lawyers salary is 80% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $161,200
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $157,340
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $139,460
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $134,890
    Longview, TX $133,580
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $133,400

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$52,650
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$47,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Amarillo, TX is $57.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $129.91 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Amarillo, TX is 20.9% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Amarillo?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $71,920 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,050.