How much does an arbitrator make in Houston?
$57,500a year
Median yearly pay for arbitrators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $27.64 an hour or $4,792 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.64
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 33
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,100Median: $57,500Highest 10%: $84,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,100 | $21.68 | |
| 25th | $47,780 | $22.97 | |
| Median | $57,500 | $27.64 | |
| 75th | $67,710 | $32.55 | |
| 90th | $84,170 | $40.47 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for arbitrators.
| San Antonio, TX | $60,410 |
| Austin, TX | $57,160 |
| Dallas, TX | $56,340 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $158,000 |
| Judge | $135,400 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $124,400 |
| Title Examiner | $63,470 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $62,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an arbitrator make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $27.64 ($57,500 a year).
Do arbitrators make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $57,500 against $75,530 nationally, 24% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $50,940, so Houston pays 13% more.
Where does Houston rank for arbitrator pay?
27 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an arbitrator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,170 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.