Lawyers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $133,400 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $64.13
10th percentile $80,850
90th percentile —
Employed locally 7,110
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,850
    25th
    $99,220
    50th (median)
    $133,400
    75th
    $213,070

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 137% Median Lawyers salary is 37% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $125,550

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $52,990
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $153,990
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $58,990
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $53,670
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $93,620
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $109,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Austin, TX is $64.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $173.60 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Austin, TX is 11.7% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $80,850 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,220.