Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $161,490 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $77.64
10th percentile $57,730
90th percentile $194,170
Employed locally 40
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,730
    25th
    $57,730
    50th (median)
    $161,490
    75th
    $194,170
    90th
    $194,170

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 178% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 78% 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
    Worcester, MA $221,710
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $221,710
    Massachusetts $221,710
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $218,190

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $120,890
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $64,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Burlington, VT is $77.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Burlington, VT is 3.4% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $57,730 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,730.