Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary
- 10th pct
- $46,950
- Middle 50%
- $85,710–$194,950
- 90th pct
- $221,710
The BLS estimates 24,030 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $153,990 ($74.03 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 23-1023). Across 22 metros with published figures, medians range from $80,020 in Cleveland, OH to $221,710 in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE24,030 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates earn the most
22 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $221,710 | 420 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $218,190 | 200 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $204,160 | 1,280 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $204,160 | 210 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $198,790 | 310 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $196,890 | 360 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $196,890 | 200 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $186,580 | 420 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $183,000 | 260 |
| Boise City, ID | $172,920 | 240 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $204,160 | 1,280 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $153,990 | 710 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $144,790 | 550 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $135,180 | 550 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $135,430 | 480 |
| Cleveland, OH | $80,020 | 440 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $221,710 | 420 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $186,580 | 420 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $104,000 | 380 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $196,890 | 360 |
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Questions
What is the median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in the U.S.?
$153,990 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $85,710–$194,950.
How much do Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $74.03 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $41.21–$93.73 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $106.59. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($221,710), Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($218,190), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($204,160). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.