salary$130,230 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Waco, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,940per year
Top pay (top 10%)$244,060per year
Jobs in the area280people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Waco?
Cheap. Rent of $1,349 a month takes 12.4% 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 Waco, TX?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Waco, TX area is $130,230 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $80,940 and $244,060.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Waco?
Typical rent of $1,349 a month takes 12.4% 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 Waco, TX metro area.