How much does an administrative law judge make in Texas?
$100,400a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in Texas. That is $48.27 an hour or $8,367 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.27
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,450Median: $100,400Highest 10%: $161,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,450 | $21.85 | |
| 25th | $66,420 | $31.93 | |
| Median | $100,400 | $48.27 | |
| 75th | $130,000 | $62.48 | |
| 90th | $161,700 | $77.74 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $126,000 |
| Houston, TX | $124,400 |
| Austin, TX | $121,400 |
| Waco, TX | $115,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $98,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for administrative law judges.
| 23. Hawaii | $106,500 |
| 24. Illinois | $105,000 |
| 25. Utah | $103,400 |
| 26. Texas | $100,400 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $98,010 |
| 28. Connecticut | $95,310 |
| 29. South Carolina | $94,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $48.27 ($100,400 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $100,400 against $117,900 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Texas rank for administrative law judge pay?
Texas ranks 26 of 41 states.
Which city in Texas pays administrative law judges the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $126,000 a year.
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.