Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary (2025)
Based on 24,030 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $46,950 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $85,710 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $153,990 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $194,950 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $221,710 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$47K
25th
$86K
Median
$154K
75th
$195K
90th
$222K
Highest Paying States for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $213,840 |
| Hawaii | $213,030 |
| Massachusetts | $201,060 |
| New York | $198,770 |
| Nebraska | $197,450 |
| Connecticut | $194,050 |
| Colorado | $191,340 |
| Florida | $186,200 |
| Tennessee | $173,150 |
| Idaho | $171,860 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Rhode Island at an average of $213,840 per year, while Idaho has an average of $171,860 — a difference of $41,980. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 24,030 workers were employed as Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistratess in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Legal Occupations. The annual mean wage of $143,830 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 23-1023