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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $166,120 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $79.86
10th percentile $57,070
90th percentile $186,010
Employed locally 460
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,070
    25th
    $133,590
    50th (median)
    $166,120
    75th
    $166,120
    90th
    $186,010

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 206% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 106% 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
    Worcester, MA $221,710
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $221,710
    Massachusetts $221,710
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $218,190

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $153,990
    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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $139,460
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $64,750
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $59,960
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $123,220
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $48,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Houston, TX is $79.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Houston, TX is 6.3% above 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $57,070 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $133,590.