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Associate attorney salary in Houston, TX (Updated 2026)

How much does an Associate Attorney make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$136,472
6%
above national average
Average $136,472
Low $68,141
High $273,322

The average salary for a associate attorney is $136,472 per year in Houston, TX. 381 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Associate Attorney job openings in Houston, TX

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Associate Attorney -Houston
De Novo Review
Houston, TX
$70,000 - $72,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Associate Attorney in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Clifford Chance
 
$344,000per year
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Ascendo Resources
 
$320,000per year
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Parnall Law Firm, LLC
 
$300,000per year
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PSI
 
$275,000per year
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VINSON & ELKINS LLP
 
$233,333per year
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Locke Lord LLP
 
$194,167per year
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Highest paying cities for Associate Attorneys near Houston, TX

  1. Austin, TX
    $157,601 per year
  2. Dallas, TX
    $144,171 per year
  3. Houston, TX
    $136,472 per year
  4. El Paso, TX
    $117,793 per year
  5. San Antonio, TX
    $111,639 per year

Where can an Associate Attorney earn more?

Compare salaries for Associate Attorneys in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Associate Attorney get paid in Houston, TX?

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Average $155,013 per year

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Average $121,253 per year