How much does a judge make in Austin?
$154,000a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $74.03 an hour or $12,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $74.03
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $137,400Median: $154,000Highest 10%: $168,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $137,400 | $66.06 | |
| 25th | $140,000 | $67.30 | |
| Median | $154,000 | $74.03 | |
| 75th | $168,000 | $80.76 | |
| 90th | $168,000 | $80.76 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for judges.
| San Antonio, TX | $145,900 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $140,100 |
| Houston, TX | $135,400 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $153,300 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $121,400 |
| Legal Support Worker | $102,100 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $69,990 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $64,140 |
| Title Examiner | $60,360 |
| Arbitrator | $57,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $74.03 ($154,000 a year).
Do judges make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $154,000 against $154,000 nationally, 0% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $140,000, so Austin pays 10% more.
Where does Austin rank for judge pay?
42 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $137,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $168,000 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.