Lawyers Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $125,550 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $60.36
10th percentile $56,790
90th percentile —
Employed locally 340
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,790
    25th
    $86,830
    50th (median)
    $125,550
    75th
    $164,940

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 210% Median Lawyers salary is 110% 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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$32,570
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$50,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in College Station, TX is $60.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $159.41 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in College Station, TX is 16.9% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $56,790 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,830.