May 2025 OEWS estimate
Lawyer Salary in Houston, TX
The median annual salary is $157,980, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$157,980
Mean annual salary
$193,390
Employment estimate
16,810
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $157,980 |
| Mean annual salary | $193,390 |
| 10th percentile | $80,210 |
| 25th percentile | $105,240 |
| 50th percentile | $157,980 |
| 75th percentile | $243,930 |
| 90th percentile | $363,120 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Houston, TX median
- $157,980
- U.S. median
- $159,670
- Difference
- 1.1%
What the data shows
- Lawyers in Houston, TX earn 1.1% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $105,240–$243,930.
- BLS estimates employment at 16,810 workers in this metro area.