As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Trial Lawyer in Houston, TX is $106,674, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,051 weekly, or $8,890 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Trial Lawyer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Trial Lawyer in Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $82,370 to $126,845. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($93,952) and 75th percentile ($117,232), while top earners (90th percentile) make $126,845 per year. This $23,280 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Estate Planning, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Houston Trial Lawyer often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 360 statewide for Trial Lawyer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Trial Lawyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Trial Lawyer Salary $82,370 Houston, TX August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Trial Lawyer Salary $93,952 Houston, TX August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Trial Lawyer Salary $106,674 Houston, TX August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Trial Lawyer Salary $117,232 Houston, TX August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Trial Lawyer Salary $126,845 Houston, TX August 01, 2026
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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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    Trial Lawyer

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

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    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 $93,952 to $117,232 with the average base salary of $106,674. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,458 to $138,442 with the average total cash compensation of $117,284.
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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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