Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for judges, magistrates, and other judicial workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $128,140 ≈ $62/hr
National median salary $119,250
Total employment 49,610 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers make in the U.S.?
The median judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers salary in the United States is $119,250 per year (mean $128,140), and about 80% earn between $49,940 and $216,390.
How much do judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers make per hour?
Roughly $62 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $128,140 and 2,080 work hours per year.