salary$157,980 a year$76 an hour · median pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,210per year
Top pay (top 10%)$363,120per year
Jobs in the area16,810people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Houston?
Cheap. Rent of $1,533 a month takes 11.6% 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 Houston, TX?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area is $157,980 a year ($76 an hour). Most earn between $80,210 and $363,120.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Houston?
Typical rent of $1,533 a month takes 11.6% 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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area.