Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Michigan

Ranked #38 of 41 · MI

39.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $87,370 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $51,210
Employment 570

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $45,720P25 $48,340 Median $51,210P75 $127,310P90 $181,280

About 80% of judges, magistrate judges, and magistratess in Michigan earn between $45,720 and $181,280. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Michigan
$87,370
U.S. average
$143,830

The mean judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates salary in Michigan is $87,370, about 39.3% below the U.S. average ($143,830). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Michigan

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $73,250 $95,390 50
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $61,410 $86,130 50
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $55,000 $99,120 180
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $48,110 $80,090 60

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