salary$103,100 a year$50 an hour · median pay in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$59,310per year
Top pay (top 10%)$207,480per year
Jobs in the area390people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Brownsville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,204 a month takes 14.0% 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 Brownsville, TX?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area is $103,100 a year ($50 an hour). Most earn between $59,310 and $207,480.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Brownsville?
Typical rent of $1,204 a month takes 14.0% 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 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area.