salary$130,390 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Tyler, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,780per year
Top pay (top 10%)$266,630per year
Jobs in the area310people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Tyler?
Cheap. Rent of $1,389 a month takes 12.8% 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 Tyler, TX?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Tyler, TX area is $130,390 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $75,780 and $266,630.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Tyler?
Typical rent of $1,389 a month takes 12.8% 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 Tyler, TX metro area.