Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $172,990 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $83.17
10th percentile $123,260
90th percentile $174,800
Employed locally 80
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $123,260
    25th
    $164,340
    50th (median)
    $172,990
    75th
    $172,990
    90th
    $174,800

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 254% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 154% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $229,760
    Longview-Kelso, WA $224,040
    Worcester, MA $221,710
    Massachusetts $221,710
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $221,710
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $218,190

    Nearby metros — Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $201,700
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $191,090
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $186,040
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $184,690
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $184,690
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $184,690

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $111,240
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $59,530
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $57,130
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $60,340
    Judicial Law Clerks $66,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Albuquerque, NM is $83.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.82 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salaries?

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Albuquerque, NM is 10.7% above the national median of $156,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $123,260 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $164,340.