How much does a Trial Lawyer make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Trial Lawyer in Houston, TX is $106,687. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $80,763 to a high of $127,352, with most professionals earning between $93,118 and $117,504.

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Trial Lawyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Trial Lawyer Salary $80,763 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Trial Lawyer Salary $93,118 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Trial Lawyer Salary $106,687 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Trial Lawyer Salary $117,504 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Trial Lawyer Salary $127,352 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $93,118 10% $80,763 90% $127,352 75% $117,504 $106,687 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Trial Lawyer ?

A lawyer or attorney is a person who practices law, as an advocate, attorney, attorney at law, barrister, barrister-at-law, bar-at-law, civil law notary, counsel, counselor, counsellor, counselor at law, solicitor, chartered legal executive, or public servant preparing, interpreting and applying law, but not as a paralegal or charter executive secretary. Working as a lawyer involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific individualized problems, or to advance the interests of those who hire lawyers to perform legal services. The role of the lawyer...

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  1. This Job:

    Trial Lawyer

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

  2. Up a level:

    Attorney II

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Trial Lawyer in Houston, TX. The base salary for Trial Lawyer ranges from $93,118 to $117,504 with the average base salary of $106,687. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $93,118 to $117,504 with the average total cash compensation of $106,687.
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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