DOL Median (Texas)
$95,598
vs National
-40.3%
National: $160,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$103,126
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$95,598
-40.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$160,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Lawyers in Texas earns $95,598 in nominal terms, which is 40.3% below the national average of $160,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $103,126 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chevron Corporation | $307,816 | 6 |
| VINSON & ELKINS LLP | $250,000 | 10 |
| NOBLE ENERGY INC. | $240,000 | 4 |
| VINSON &ELKINS L.L.P. | $235,000 | 5 |
| Paul Hastings LLP | $210,000 | 92 |
| Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP | $210,000 | 17 |
| Winston & Strawn LLP | $210,000 | 36 |
| Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | $210,000 | 66 |
| Trafigura Trading LLC | $207,000 | 2 |
| TRAFIGURA AG | $206,523 | 4 |
| Jones Day | $205,000 | 39 |
| CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC., BEER DIVISION | $200,000 | 2 |
| King & Spalding LLP | $195,000 | 39 |
| Reed Smith LLP | $195,000 | 43 |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. | $195,000 | 2 |
| Covington & Burling LLP | $190,000 | 60 |
| Latham & Watkins LLP | $190,000 | 189 |
| Bristow Group Inc | $190,000 | 1 |
| Kirkland & Ellis LLP | $190,000 | 249 |
| McDermott Will & Emery LLP | $190,000 | 27 |
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New York, IL · $750,000Plainsboro, NJ · $415,000Evergreen, CO · $320,000Lakewood, CO · $320,000Washingon, DC · $305,000Top-Paying Roles in Texas
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How much does a Lawyers make in Texas?
The median Lawyers salary in Texas is $95,598 based on 345 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Lawyers?
A Lawyers in Texas earns 40.3% less than the national median of $160,000, or $103,126 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.