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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $123,050 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $59.16
10th percentile $40,420
90th percentile $171,180
Employed locally 180
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,420
    25th
    $88,710
    50th (median)
    $123,050
    75th
    $169,400
    90th
    $171,180

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 176% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 76% 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
    Canton-Massillon, OH $107,680
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $106,480
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $103,940
    Sandusky, OH $101,110
    Lima, OH $100,380

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $102,190
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $56,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Dayton, OH is $59.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Dayton, OH is 21.2% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $40,420 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,710.