Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $153,990 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $74.03
10th percentile $131,820
90th percentile $167,990
Employed locally 690
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $131,820
    25th
    $139,990
    50th (median)
    $153,990
    75th
    $167,990
    90th
    $167,990

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 158% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 58% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $229,760
    Longview-Kelso, WA $224,040
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $221,710
    Worcester, MA $221,710
    Massachusetts $221,710
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $218,190

    Nearby metros — Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $166,120
    Lubbock, TX $139,870
    Corpus Christi, TX $137,460
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $132,550
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $116,080
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $90,880

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $133,400
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $52,990
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $58,990
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $53,670
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $93,620
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $109,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Austin, TX is $74.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.76 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salaries?

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Austin, TX is 1.4% below the national median of $156,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Austin?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $131,820 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $139,990.