Lawyers Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $161,200 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $77.50
10th percentile $59,990
90th percentile —
Employed locally 230
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,990
    25th
    $99,880
    50th (median)
    $161,200

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 173% Median Lawyers salary is 73% 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
    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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $125,550

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$60,450
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$61,290
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$62,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Midland?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Midland, TX is $77.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $196.59 or more per hour.

    Is Midland above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Midland, TX is 6.6% above 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $59,990 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,880.