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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates average salary by city in Texas
- Austin$149,540
- Corpus Christi$139,320
- Lubbock$130,650
- San Antonio$125,360
- Houston$123,040
- Beaumont$122,740
- Texarkana$78,620
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $149,540 | $153,990 | $139,990 | $113,477 | 98 |
| Corpus Christi | $139,320 | $140,090 | $110,480 | $106,491 | 93 |
| Lubbock | $130,650 | $139,870 | $66,590 | $100,565 | 91 |
| San Antonio | $125,360 | $145,860 | $76,610 | $96,950 | 95 |
| Houston | $123,040 | $135,430 | $66,470 | $95,364 | 99 |
| Beaumont | $122,740 | $132,550 | $81,120 | $95,159 | 90 |
| Texarkana | $78,620 | $78,630 | $62,810 | $64,139 | 84 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary by city and state
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1023.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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