How much does an administrative law judge make in Dallas?
$126,000a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $60.58 an hour or $10,500 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.58
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,060Median: $126,000Highest 10%: $207,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,060 | $38.97 | |
| 25th | $96,610 | $46.45 | |
| Median | $126,000 | $60.58 | |
| 75th | $167,200 | $80.36 | |
| 90th | $207,500 | $99.75 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges.
| Houston, TX | $124,400 |
| Austin, TX | $121,400 |
| Waco, TX | $115,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $98,900 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $168,500 |
| Legal Support Worker | $63,360 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $63,220 |
| Title Examiner | $61,530 |
| Arbitrator | $56,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $60.58 ($126,000 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $126,000 against $117,900 nationally, 7% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $100,400, so Dallas pays 26% more.
Where does Dallas rank for administrative law judge pay?
22 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an administrative law judge make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $207,500 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.