Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $141,790 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $68.17
10th percentile $55,230
90th percentile $195,780
Employed locally 560
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,230
    25th
    $84,100
    50th (median)
    $141,790
    75th
    $175,880
    90th
    $195,780

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 164% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 64% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $221,710
    Massachusetts $221,710
    Worcester, MA $221,710
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $218,190

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $181,170
    Gainesville, FL $178,950
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $169,710
    Gainesville, GA $141,790
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $102,040
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $85,530

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $128,910
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $59,810
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $59,480
    Judicial Law Clerks $58,410
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $67,000
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $36,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Atlanta, GA is $68.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Atlanta, GA is 9.2% below 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $55,230 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,100.