Lawyers Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $122,180 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $58.74
10th percentile $44,520
90th percentile —
Employed locally 450
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,520
    25th
    $79,630
    50th (median)
    $122,180
    75th
    $161,860

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 187% Median Lawyers salary is 87% 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 Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$47,990
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$132,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Beaumont?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Beaumont, TX is $58.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $163.61 or more per hour.

    Is Beaumont above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Beaumont, TX is 19.2% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $44,520 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,630.