Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $200,150 +28.1% vs national
Median hourly $96.23
10th percentile $57,110
90th percentile $223,740
Employed locally 60
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,110
    25th
    $127,560
    50th (median)
    $200,150
    75th
    $200,150
    90th
    $223,740

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 248% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 148% 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
    Massachusetts $221,710
    Worcester, MA $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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $200,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $200,150
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $196,190

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $126,440
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $60,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Atlantic City, NJ is $96.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 28.1% 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $57,110 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,560.