salary$153,330 a year$74 an hour · median pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$83,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$361,090per year
Jobs in the area7,540people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Austin?
Cheap. Rent of $1,932 a month takes 15.1% 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 Austin, TX?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area is $153,330 a year ($74 an hour). Most earn between $83,990 and $361,090.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Austin?
Typical rent of $1,932 a month takes 15.1% 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 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area.