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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $90,880 -41.8% vs national
Median hourly $43.69
10th percentile $20,220
90th percentile $197,510
Employed locally 50
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,220
    25th
    $20,220
    50th (median)
    $90,880
    75th
    $197,510
    90th
    $197,510

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 174% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 74% 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
    Lubbock, TX $139,870
    Corpus Christi, TX $137,460
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $132,550
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $116,080

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $40,400
    Lawyers $98,800
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $45,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in McAllen, TX is $43.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in McAllen, TX is 41.8% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $20,220 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,220.