salary$168,510 a year$81 an hour · median pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$81,360per year
Top pay (top 10%)$347,260per year
Jobs in the area17,110people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Dallas?
Cheap. Rent of $1,760 a month takes 12.5% 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 Dallas, TX?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area is $168,510 a year ($81 an hour). Most earn between $81,360 and $347,260.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Dallas?
Typical rent of $1,760 a month takes 12.5% 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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area.