Lawyers Salary in Eastern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $108,200 -28.4% vs national
Median hourly $52.02
10th percentile $69,110
90th percentile $208,000
Employed locally 160
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,110
    25th
    $84,120
    50th (median)
    $108,200
    75th
    $154,470
    90th
    $208,000

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$45,800
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$47,270
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$63,230
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$69,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Eastern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Eastern Region of Texas is $52.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $115.97 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Region of Texas above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Eastern Region of Texas is 28.4% 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 Eastern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $69,110 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,120.