The average salary for a judges, magistrate judges, and magistrate in the United States is $139,000, but the range typically falls between $84,300 and $182,200. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $66.83, with a range between $40.53 and $87.6.
There are approximately 24,470 people employed as a judges, magistrate judges, and magistrate in the United States. With New York, Ohio, Texas employing the highest number of judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates.The state with the best pay for a judges, magistrate judges, and magistrate is Massachusetts, with an average annual salary of $191,330, while Alabama has the lowest average annual salary of $63,720.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $45,950 | $22.09 |
| 25th Percentile | $84,300 | $40.53 |
| Median | $148,910 | $71.59 |
| 75th Percentile | $182,200 | $87.6 |
| 90th Percentile | $210,890 | $101.39 |
The salary of a judges, magistrate judges, and magistrate can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a judges, magistrate judges, and magistrate in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates are Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Hawaii while the worst states are Alabama, Mississippi, Michigan, Montana, West Virginia.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $34,050 | $63,720 | $116,670 |
| Alaska | $83,880 | $158,240 | $210,180 |
| Arizona | $74,670 | $109,800 | $173,030 |
| Arkansas | $102,320 | $175,820 | $192,900 |
| Colorado | $157,270 | $178,020 | $199,620 |
| Connecticut | $74,100 | $184,320 | $205,250 |
| Delaware | $85,970 | $150,760 | $212,920 |
| Florida | $28,930 | $124,850 | $165,510 |
| Georgia | $49,110 | $129,340 | $189,220 |
| Hawaii | $195,280 | $203,130 | $207,080 |
| Indiana | $74,980 | $142,930 | $164,820 |
| Kansas | $74,900 | $121,590 | $165,430 |
| Kentucky | $84,350 | $129,330 | $156,360 |
| Louisiana | $15,080 | $99,490 | $172,470 |
| Maine | $73,760 | $128,150 | $148,910 |
| Massachusetts | $145,720 | $191,330 | $207,850 |
| Michigan | $45,720 | $91,250 | $172,370 |
| Minnesota | $151,480 | $148,090 | $166,130 |
| Mississippi | $28,870 | $75,620 | $169,330 |
| Missouri | $85,180 | $148,530 | $172,940 |
| Montana | $29,840 | $63,880 | $120,860 |
| Nebraska | $178,580 | $182,560 | $183,550 |
| Nevada | $82,720 | $162,590 | $203,010 |
| New Jersey | $61,380 | $163,200 | $222,090 |
| New Mexico | $43,920 | $128,370 | $164,920 |
| New York | $99,720 | $185,160 | $232,290 |
| North Carolina | $152,170 | $152,170 | $152,170 |
| North Dakota | $46,470 | $133,090 | $169,150 |
| Ohio | $37,490 | $133,880 | $229,470 |
| Oregon | $72,640 | $152,530 | $172,910 |
| South Carolina | $38,500 | $97,210 | $197,310 |
| Tennessee | $61,830 | $143,050 | $207,800 |
| Texas | $26,330 | $126,750 | $190,920 |
| Utah | $40,770 | $114,100 | $176,760 |
| Vermont | $48,340 | $140,920 | $184,770 |
| Washington | $99,820 | $151,640 | $224,540 |
| West Virginia | $56,660 | $89,180 | $138,590 |
| Wisconsin | $35,260 | $110,170 | $190,860 |
Even between cities, the salary of a judges, magistrate judges, and magistrate can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates is Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls area, NY with an average salary of $184,320.The city with the lowest average salary for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates is Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area, AL with an average salary of $56,820.
Areas with highest average salaries for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates
Areas with lowest average salaries for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates
The number of judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates has decreased by -4,080. On average, the number of judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates has been increasing by -3.6% each year. The salary of judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates has increased by $7,150. On average, the salary of judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates has been increasing by 1.4% each year.
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates are part of the legal occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all legal occupations jobs here.
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