Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $169,710 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $81.59
10th percentile $137,320
90th percentile $219,920
Employed locally 170
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $137,320
    25th
    $169,710
    50th (median)
    $169,710
    75th
    $218,170
    90th
    $219,920

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 240% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 140% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Buffalo, NY is $81.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $107.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Buffalo, NY is 8.6% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $137,320 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $169,710.