Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $116,080 -25.7% vs national
Median hourly $55.81
10th percentile $20,020
90th percentile $177,300
Employed locally 170
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,020
    25th
    $20,980
    50th (median)
    $116,080
    75th
    $174,500
    90th
    $177,300

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 156% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 56% 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
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $90,880

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$134,890
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$57,490
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$48,740
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$56,350
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$118,870
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$58,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in San Antonio, TX is $55.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in San Antonio, TX is 25.7% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $20,020 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,980.