salary$133,340 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Odessa, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$81,930per year
Top pay (top 10%)$349,590per year
Jobs in the area110people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Odessa?
Cheap. Rent of $1,444 a month takes 13.0% 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 Odessa, TX?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Odessa, TX area is $133,340 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $81,930 and $349,590.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Odessa?
Typical rent of $1,444 a month takes 13.0% 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 Odessa, TX metro area.