How much does a court make in Texas?
$46,580a year
Median yearly pay for courts in Texas. That is $22.39 an hour or $3,882 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.39
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,220Median: $46,580Highest 10%: $60,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,220 | $17.41 | |
| 25th | $39,610 | $19.04 | |
| Median | $46,580 | $22.39 | |
| 75th | $49,410 | $23.75 | |
| 90th | $60,120 | $28.90 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $51,700 |
| Dallas, TX | $49,030 |
| Houston, TX | $48,930 |
| Sherman, TX | $48,740 |
| Tyler, TX | $46,800 |
| Midland, TX | $46,690 |
| College Station, TX | $46,220 |
| Amarillo, TX | $45,700 |
| Lubbock, TX | $45,660 |
| Beaumont, TX | $45,620 |
| Victoria, TX | $45,600 |
| San Antonio, TX | $45,230 |
| Waco, TX | $44,930 |
| Killeen, TX | $44,510 |
| Abilene, TX | $44,400 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $43,220 |
| El Paso, TX | $42,300 |
| San Angelo, TX | $38,180 |
| Texarkana, TX | $37,250 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $37,110 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $36,680 |
| Laredo, TX | $36,670 |
| Longview, TX | $36,550 |
| McAllen, TX | $36,310 |
| Brownsville, TX | $35,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 29. New Mexico | $46,960 |
| 30. Illinois | $46,920 |
| 31. New Hampshire | $46,590 |
| 32. Texas | $46,580 |
| 33. Louisiana | $46,570 |
| 34. Wyoming | $46,540 |
| 35. Indiana | $46,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $22.39 ($46,580 a year).
Do courts make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $46,580 against $48,700 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Texas rank for court pay?
Texas ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays courts the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $51,700 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.