How much does a judge make in Houston?
$135,400a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $65.11 an hour or $11,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.11
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,180Median: $135,400Highest 10%: $188,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,180 | $9.22 | |
| 25th | $66,470 | $31.96 | |
| Median | $135,400 | $65.11 | |
| 75th | $173,700 | $83.49 | |
| 90th | $188,400 | $90.58 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for judges.
| Austin, TX | $154,000 |
| San Antonio, TX | $145,900 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $140,100 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $158,000 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $124,400 |
| Title Examiner | $63,470 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $62,730 |
| Arbitrator | $57,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $65.11 ($135,400 a year).
Do judges make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $135,400 against $154,000 nationally, 12% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $140,000, so Houston pays 3% less.
Where does Houston rank for judge pay?
53 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $19,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $188,400 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.