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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
3 open private-sector listings for lawyers in Texas from 2 employers. Cities with the most openings first.
| City ⇅ | Open jobs now ⇅ | Employers hiring ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 3 | 2 | see jobs → |
| Measure ⇅ | Texas ⇅ | United States ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Jobs | 56,580 | 754,500 |
| Median pay | $154,200 | $159,670 |
| Entry (10th percentile) | $79,340 | $78,360 |
| Top (90th percentile) | $349,490 | $351,600 |
| Location quotient | 0.83 | 1.00 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Lawyers (SOC 23-1011): national median pay $159,670 a year, 754,500 jobs in the US, +4.7% growth projected 2025–35, typical entry education: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS).
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3 open private-sector listings from 2 employers on Jobs Private USA today (updated several times a day).
The median is $154,200 a year; entry level (10th percentile) $79,340 and top (90th) $349,490 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).