Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $174,660 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $83.97
10th percentile $105,240
90th percentile $218,980
Employed locally 240
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $105,240
    25th
    $135,130
    50th (median)
    $174,660
    75th
    $218,980
    90th
    $218,980

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 211% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 111% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $229,760
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $221,710
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $218,190
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $211,420
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $186,040
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $62,560

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $57,420
    Lawyers $105,640
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $48,170
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $42,020
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $62,250
    Judicial Law Clerks $71,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Boise City, ID is $83.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $108.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Boise City, ID is 11.8% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $105,240 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $135,130.