Lawyers Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $133,580 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $64.22
10th percentile $71,260
90th percentile $213,070
Employed locally 200
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,260
    25th
    $88,860
    50th (median)
    $133,580
    75th
    $135,000
    90th
    $213,070

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 205% Median Lawyers salary is 105% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $133,400
    College Station-Bryan, TX $125,550

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$59,580
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$48,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Longview, TX is $64.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $129.24 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Longview, TX is 11.6% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $71,260 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,860.