Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Jobs Pay in Texas, TX
Average Hourly Pay
$62.09
94.0%Above national average
Range: $59.13 – $65.04
Average Annual Pay
$129,140
94.0%Above national average
Range: $122,990 – $135,289
How much do Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$52.78/hr
Range: $50.26 – $55.28
Annual Rate
$109,769
Range: $104,542 – $114,996
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$62.09/hr
Range: $59.13 – $65.04
Annual Rate
$129,140
Range: $122,990 – $135,289
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$71.40/hr
Range: $68.00 – $74.80
Annual Rate
$148,511
Range: $141,439 – $155,582
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates job description
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates professionals work within the legal system to provide legal services, research, and support. They help ensure justice and legal compliance for individuals and organizations.
Responsibilities
- •Research legal issues and precedents
- •Prepare legal documents
- •Represent clients in legal matters
- •Advise on legal rights and obligations
- •Maintain client confidentiality
- •Stay current with legal developments
Skills
- •Legal research and writing
- •Critical thinking
- •Communication and advocacy
- •Attention to detail
- •Ethics and professionalism
- •Time management
Qualifications
- •Law degree (for attorneys)
- •Bar admission (for attorneys)
- •Paralegal certification (for paralegals)
- •Legal experience preferred
