Lawyers Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $108,640 -28.1% vs national
Median hourly $52.23
10th percentile $66,500
90th percentile $216,900
Employed locally 290
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,500
    25th
    $83,700
    50th (median)
    $108,640
    75th
    $156,390
    90th
    $216,900

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 170% Median Lawyers salary is 70% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$50,780
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$110,300
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$54,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Waco, TX is $52.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $117.34 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Waco, TX is 28.1% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $66,500 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,700.