SOC 23-1023 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates is $156,208 per year ($75.10/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $86,070 and $189,883 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $216,549 per year. There are approximately 25,580 judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $22.37 | $46,530 |
| P25 | $41.38 | $86,070 |
| P50MEDIAN | $75.10 | $156,208 |
| P75 | $91.29 | $189,883 |
| P90 | $104.11 | $216,549 |
Professional & Business Services was the only sector with openings growth (+64K) in February. Quit rates eased to 2.6%. Active hiring continues for specialized roles, particularly at senior levels.
The national median salary for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates is $156,208 per year ($75.10/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $86,070 and $189,883 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates is $216,549 per year ($104.11/hr). The 75th percentile is $189,883 per year.
Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn approximately $46,530 per year ($22.37/hr). The 25th percentile is $86,070 per year.
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