salary$129,430 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Killeen-Temple, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$89,880per year
Top pay (top 10%)$312,750per year
Jobs in the area260people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Killeen?
Cheap. Rent of $1,293 a month takes 12.0% 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 Killeen, TX?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Killeen-Temple, TX area is $129,430 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $89,880 and $312,750.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Killeen?
Typical rent of $1,293 a month takes 12.0% 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 Killeen-Temple, TX metro area.