salary$163,090 a year$78 an hour · median pay in the Midland, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,280per year
Top pay (top 10%)$408,900per year
Jobs in the area280people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Midland?
Cheap. Rent of $1,887 a month takes 13.9% 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 Midland, TX?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Midland, TX area is $163,090 a year ($78 an hour). Most earn between $66,280 and $408,900.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Midland?
Typical rent of $1,887 a month takes 13.9% 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 Midland, TX metro area.