Lawyers Jobs Pay in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
Average Hourly Pay
$82.74
158.6%Above national average
Range: $78.80 – $86.68
Average Annual Pay
$172,099
158.6%Above national average
Range: $163,904 – $180,294
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
$70.33/hr
Range: $66.98 – $73.68
Annual Rate
$146,284
Range: $139,318 – $153,250
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$82.74/hr
Range: $78.80 – $86.68
Annual Rate
$172,099
Range: $163,904 – $180,294
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$95.15/hr
Range: $90.62 – $99.68
Annual Rate
$197,914
Range: $188,490 – $207,338
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
