Lawyers Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $98,800 -34.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.50
10th percentile $58,640
90th percentile $208,020
Employed locally 680
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,640
    25th
    $80,550
    50th (median)
    $98,800
    75th
    $135,820
    90th
    $208,020

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 189% Median Lawyers salary is 89% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $40,400
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $45,000
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $90,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in McAllen, TX is $47.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $116.06 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in McAllen, TX is 34.6% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $58,640 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,550.