Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $51,520 -67% vs national
Median hourly $24.77
10th percentile $38,060
90th percentile $140,630
Employed locally 160
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,060
    25th
    $46,040
    50th (median)
    $51,520
    75th
    $66,710
    90th
    $140,630

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 74% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Birmingham, AL is $24.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Birmingham, AL is 67% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $38,060 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,040.