salary$130,580 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Amarillo, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$69,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$270,220per year
Jobs in the area410people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Amarillo?
Cheap. Rent of $1,219 a month takes 11.2% 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 Amarillo, TX?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Amarillo, TX area is $130,580 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $69,770 and $270,220.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Amarillo?
Typical rent of $1,219 a month takes 11.2% 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 Amarillo, TX metro area.