Lawyers Jobs Pay in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
Average Hourly Pay
$87.36
173.0%Above national average
Range: $83.20 – $91.52
Average Annual Pay
$181,709
173.0%Above national average
Range: $173,056 – $190,362
How much do Lawyers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$74.26/hr
Range: $70.72 – $77.79
Annual Rate
$154,453
Range: $147,098 – $161,808
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$87.36/hr
Range: $83.20 – $91.52
Annual Rate
$181,709
Range: $173,056 – $190,362
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$100.46/hr
Range: $95.68 – $105.25
Annual Rate
$208,965
Range: $199,014 – $218,916
Lawyers job description
Lawyers professionals work within the legal system to provide legal services, research, and support. They help ensure justice and legal compliance for individuals and organizations.
Responsibilities
- •Research legal issues and precedents
- •Prepare legal documents
- •Represent clients in legal matters
- •Advise on legal rights and obligations
- •Maintain client confidentiality
- •Stay current with legal developments
Skills
- •Legal research and writing
- •Critical thinking
- •Communication and advocacy
- •Attention to detail
- •Ethics and professionalism
- •Time management
Qualifications
- •Law degree (for attorneys)
- •Bar admission (for attorneys)
- •Paralegal certification (for paralegals)
- •Legal experience preferred
