Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Virginia
Ranked #27 of 41 · VA
13% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $125,190 ≈ $60/hr
Median annual salary $104,000
Employment 1,270
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $62,180P25 $68,940 Median $104,000P75 $192,440P90 $213,830
About 80% of judges, magistrate judges, and magistratess in Virginia earn between $62,180 and $213,830. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates salary in Virginia is $125,190, about 13% below the U.S. average ($143,830). That works out to roughly $60/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $104,000 | $126,270 | 30 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $104,000 | $128,410 | 40 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $104,000 | $132,130 | 40 |
| Richmond, VA | $104,000 | $125,220 | 220 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $104,000 | $125,680 | 290 |
| Roanoke, VA | $91,000 | $121,630 | 60 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $91,000 | $114,760 | 70 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $91,000 | $126,500 | 90 |
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