How much does a judge make in San Antonio?
$145,900a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area. That is $70.13 an hour or $12,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $70.13
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,390Median: $145,900Highest 10%: $180,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,390 | $22.30 | |
| 25th | $76,610 | $36.83 | |
| Median | $145,900 | $70.13 | |
| 75th | $175,000 | $84.13 | |
| 90th | $180,300 | $86.68 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for judges.
| Austin, TX | $154,000 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $140,100 |
| Houston, TX | $135,400 |
Related jobs in San Antonio
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $137,700 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $98,900 |
| Arbitrator | $60,410 |
| Title Examiner | $55,870 |
| Legal Support Worker | $54,060 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $53,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in San Antonio?
The median hourly pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area is $70.13 ($145,900 a year).
Do judges make more in San Antonio than the national average?
No: $145,900 against $154,000 nationally, 5% less.
How does San Antonio compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $140,000, so San Antonio pays 4% more.
Where does San Antonio rank for judge pay?
48 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in San Antonio?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $180,300 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.