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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $139,870 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $67.24
10th percentile $46,700
90th percentile $218,940
Employed locally 40
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,700
    25th
    $66,590
    50th (median)
    $139,870
    75th
    $165,310
    90th
    $218,940

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 225% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 125% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $166,120
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $153,990
    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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$100,350
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$45,110
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$48,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Lubbock, TX is $67.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Lubbock, TX is 10.5% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $46,700 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,590.