salary$122,560 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Abilene, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,480per year
Top pay (top 10%)$268,380per year
Jobs in the area160people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Abilene?
Cheap. Rent of $1,245 a month takes 12.2% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Abilene, TX?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Abilene, TX area is $122,560 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $45,480 and $268,380.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Abilene?
Typical rent of $1,245 a month takes 12.2% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Abilene, TX metro area.