Profession

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.

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United States

Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2024
23-1023SOC 2018 23-1023
GroupAll
Median156,210 USD
Average143,110 USD
Middle 50%86,060 USD - 189,890 USD
Decile range46,520 USD - 216,540 USD
Bottom decile46,520 USD
Top decile216,540 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2024
23-1023SOC 2018 23-1023
GroupAll
Median50,950 USD
Average71,280 USD
Middle 50%39,740 USD - 84,780 USD
Decile range35,740 USD - 140,630 USD
Bottom decile35,740 USD
Top decile140,630 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2024
23-1023SOC 2018 23-1023
GroupAll
Median168,880 USD
Average158,160 USD
Middle 50%116,440 USD - 199,180 USD
Decile range96,840 USD - 210,180 USD
Bottom decile96,840 USD
Top decile210,180 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2024
23-1023SOC 2018 23-1023
GroupAll
Median192,910 USD
Average181,800 USD
Middle 50%168,790 USD - 192,910 USD
Decile range168,790 USD - 192,910 USD
Bottom decile168,790 USD
Top decile192,910 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2024
23-1023SOC 2018 23-1023
GroupAll
Median191,640 USD
Average185,070 USD
Middle 50%172,670 USD - 193,000 USD
Decile range165,120 USD - 208,620 USD
Bottom decile165,120 USD
Top decile208,620 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2024
23-1023SOC 2018 23-1023
GroupAll
Median211,420 USD
Average196,380 USD
Middle 50%211,420 USD - 211,420 USD
Decile range76,440 USD - 211,420 USD
Bottom decile76,440 USD
Top decile211,420 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2024
23-1023SOC 2018 23-1023
GroupAll
Median126,700 USD
Average149,760 USD
Middle 50%91,660 USD - 205,590 USD
Decile range90,100 USD - 218,670 USD
Bottom decile90,100 USD
Top decile218,670 USD
🇺🇸 Georgia2024
23-1023SOC 2018 23-1023
GroupAll
Median131,670 USD
Average121,900 USD
Middle 50%63,900 USD - 152,910 USD
Decile range33,660 USD - 181,370 USD
Bottom decile33,660 USD
Top decile181,370 USD
🇺🇸 Hawaii2024
23-1023SOC 2018 23-1023
GroupAll
Median203,290 USD
Average208,360 USD
Middle 50%203,290 USD - 215,100 USD
Decile range203,290 USD - 215,100 USD
Bottom decile203,290 USD
Top decile215,100 USD
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Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2024 National2024 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2024 State2024 - SOC 2018

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