Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $99,110 -36.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.65
10th percentile $22,030
90th percentile $175,040
Employed locally 290
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,030
    25th
    $50,070
    50th (median)
    $99,110
    75th
    $150,440
    90th
    $175,040

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 124% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 24% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $123,120
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $123,050
    Canton-Massillon, OH $107,680
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $106,480
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $103,940
    Sandusky, OH $101,110

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $132,810
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $59,990
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $61,660
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $72,340
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $62,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Columbus, OH is $47.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Columbus, OH is 36.6% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $22,030 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,070.