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

    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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $221,710
    Massachusetts $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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $196,890
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $193,000
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $181,320
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $177,180
    Salem, OR $174,320

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$152,240
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$57,540
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$49,500
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$59,360

    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.