How much does a judge make in Texas?
$140,000a year
Median yearly pay for judges in Texas. That is $67.30 an hour or $11,670 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.30
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 2,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,380Median: $140,000Highest 10%: $184,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,380 | $15.09 | |
| 25th | $82,190 | $39.51 | |
| Median | $140,000 | $67.30 | |
| 75th | $168,000 | $80.76 | |
| 90th | $184,800 | $88.84 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $154,000 |
| San Antonio, TX | $145,900 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $140,100 |
| Lubbock, TX | $139,900 |
| Houston, TX | $135,400 |
| Beaumont, TX | $132,600 |
| Texarkana, TX | $78,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judges.
| 22. Kentucky | $150,700 |
| 23. Kansas | $148,900 |
| 24. Iowa | $147,500 |
| 25. Texas | $140,000 |
| 26. Washington | $134,300 |
| 27. Georgia | $133,700 |
| 28. Delaware | $131,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $67.30 ($140,000 a year).
Do judges make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $140,000 against $154,000 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Texas rank for judge pay?
Texas ranks 25 of 41 states.
Which city in Texas pays judges the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $154,000 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.