How much does an administrative law judge make in Houston?
$124,400a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $59.81 an hour or $10,370 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.81
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,470Median: $124,400Highest 10%: $163,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,470 | $33.88 | |
| 25th | $92,550 | $44.50 | |
| Median | $124,400 | $59.81 | |
| 75th | $145,800 | $70.11 | |
| 90th | $163,500 | $78.61 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges.
| Dallas, TX | $126,000 |
| Austin, TX | $121,400 |
| Waco, TX | $115,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $98,900 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $158,000 |
| Judge | $135,400 |
| Title Examiner | $63,470 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $62,730 |
| Arbitrator | $57,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $59.81 ($124,400 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $124,400 against $117,900 nationally, 6% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $100,400, so Houston pays 24% more.
Where does Houston rank for administrative law judge pay?
24 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an administrative law judge make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,500 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.