How much does an administrative law judge make in Austin?
$121,400a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $58.35 an hour or $10,110 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.35
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,780Median: $121,400Highest 10%: $149,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,780 | $37.39 | |
| 25th | $111,000 | $53.34 | |
| Median | $121,400 | $58.35 | |
| 75th | $140,000 | $67.30 | |
| 90th | $149,400 | $71.81 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges.
| Dallas, TX | $126,000 |
| Houston, TX | $124,400 |
| Waco, TX | $115,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $98,900 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $154,000 |
| Lawyer | $153,300 |
| Legal Support Worker | $102,100 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $69,990 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $64,140 |
| Title Examiner | $60,360 |
| Arbitrator | $57,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $58.35 ($121,400 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $121,400 against $117,900 nationally, 3% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $100,400, so Austin pays 21% more.
Where does Austin rank for administrative law judge pay?
30 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an administrative law judge make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $149,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.