Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $181,320 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly $87.17
10th percentile $163,190
90th percentile $194,420
Employed locally 200
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $163,190
    25th
    $181,320
    50th (median)
    $181,320
    75th
    $194,420
    90th
    $194,420

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 186% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 86% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $163,190
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $63,240

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $139,380
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $68,390
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $78,560
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $124,730
    Judicial Law Clerks $70,110
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $50,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Baltimore, MD is $87.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Baltimore, MD is 16.1% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $163,190 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $181,320.