Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $93,220 -40.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.82
10th percentile $28,310
90th percentile $207,180
Employed locally 90
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,310
    25th
    $48,880
    50th (median)
    $93,220
    75th
    $107,960
    90th
    $207,180

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 113% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 13% 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

    Nearby metros — Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $168,530
    Spartanburg, SC $122,990
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $102,340
    Columbia, SC $99,240
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $89,990
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $84,000

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$50,830
    Lawyers$105,640
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$49,870
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$49,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Charleston, SC is $44.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Charleston, SC is 40.3% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $28,310 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,880.