Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $153,990 · Median hourly: $74.03 · Employment: 24,030
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,950 | $22.57 |
| 25th | $85,710 | $41.21 |
| Median | $153,990 | $74.03 |
| 75th | $194,950 | $93.73 |
| 90th | $221,710 | $106.59 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 23-1023
- Total U.S. employment: 24,030
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
With approximately 24,030 judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates employed, this is a significant occupation in the labor market.
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $52,850 | $25.41 | -65.7% | 560 |
| Alaska | $183,310 | $88.13 | +19.0% | 140 |
| Arizona | $93,280 | $44.85 | -39.4% | 590 |
| Arkansas | — | — | — | 240 |
| Colorado | $198,790 | $95.57 | +29.1% | 620 |
| Connecticut | $217,760 | $104.69 | +41.4% | 230 |
| Delaware | $131,340 | $63.14 | -14.7% | 120 |
| Florida | $186,040 | $89.44 | +20.8% | 1,380 |
| Georgia | $133,660 | $64.26 | -13.2% | 1,190 |
| Hawaii | $211,810 | $101.83 | +37.5% | 120 |
| Idaho | $172,920 | $83.13 | +12.3% | 250 |
| Indiana | $183,000 | $87.98 | +18.8% | 790 |
| Iowa | $147,510 | $70.92 | -4.2% | 410 |
| Kansas | $148,910 | $71.59 | -3.3% | 420 |
| Kentucky | $150,650 | $72.43 | -2.2% | 370 |
| Louisiana | $83,040 | $39.93 | -46.1% | 180 |
| Maine | $161,470 | $77.63 | +4.9% | 100 |
| Maryland | $172,190 | $82.78 | +11.8% | 170 |
| Massachusetts | $221,710 | $106.59 | +44.0% | 610 |
| Michigan | $51,210 | $24.62 | -66.7% | 570 |
| Minnesota | $190,110 | $91.40 | +23.5% | 590 |
| Mississippi | $49,960 | $24.02 | -67.6% | 360 |
| Missouri | — | — | — | 600 |
| Montana | $84,630 | $40.69 | -45.0% | 70 |
| Nebraska | $208,180 | $100.09 | +35.2% | 160 |
| Nevada | $166,360 | $79.98 | +8.0% | 90 |
| New Jersey | $204,160 | $98.15 | +32.6% | 920 |
| New Mexico | $205,400 | $98.75 | +33.4% | 250 |
| New York | $216,390 | $104.03 | +40.5% | 2,270 |
| North Dakota | $171,100 | $82.26 | +11.1% | 130 |
| Ohio | $95,260 | $45.80 | -38.1% | 1,720 |
| Oregon | $166,400 | $80.00 | +8.1% | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $110,580 | $53.16 | -28.2% | 0 |
| Rhode Island | $239,760 | $115.27 | +55.7% | 120 |
| South Carolina | $86,210 | $41.45 | -44.0% | 670 |
| Tennessee | $208,350 | $100.17 | +35.3% | 420 |
| Texas | $139,990 | $67.30 | -9.1% | 2,770 |
| Utah | $92,780 | $44.60 | -39.7% | 100 |
| Vermont | $194,170 | $93.35 | +26.1% | 80 |
| Virginia | $104,000 | $50.00 | -32.5% | 1,270 |
| Washington | $134,270 | $64.55 | -12.8% | 1,040 |
| West Virginia | $63,240 | $30.40 | -58.9% | 350 |
| Wisconsin | $76,620 | $36.84 | -50.2% | 130 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
The median annual wage for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates is $153,990 ($74.03 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 24,030 judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $74.03. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.