Legal Word Processor Salary in Houston, Texas

How much does a Legal Word Processor make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legal Word Processor in Houston, TX is $43,466. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $38,577 to $51,075, with most professionals earning between $34,125 and $58,003.

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Communicate with the Assistant Manager in a responsive and helpful manner.

January 14, 2023

Provide excellent customer service by answering questions knowledgeably to customers and team members.

April 16, 2023

Assists preparing case files for shipment to FRC and in closing and packaging files for shipment to Federal Records Center.

April 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Legal Word Processor in Houston, TX

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

38577

51075

43466

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

38896

52030

44053

What is the average salary for Legal Word Processor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Word Processor in Houston, TX. The base salary for Legal Word Processor ranges from $38,577 to $51,075 with the average base salary of $43,466. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,896 to $52,030 with the average total cash compensation of $44,053.

View Average Salary for Legal Word Processor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$43,466	$38,577 - $51,075
Bonus	$587	$319 - $955
Total Pay	$44,053	$38,896 - $52,030

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Legal Word Processor Salary Near Houston, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,434 - $50,886	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,434 - $50,886	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,290 - $49,371	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,606 - $48,466	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,794 - $47,391	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,264 - $50,661	COMPARE TO Houston, TX

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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 has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...

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