Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $193,000 +23.6% vs national
Median hourly $92.79
10th percentile $165,120
90th percentile $208,620
Employed locally 310
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $165,120
    25th
    $184,180
    50th (median)
    $193,000
    75th
    $201,300
    90th
    $208,620

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 189% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 89% 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
    Massachusetts $221,710
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $221,710
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $218,190

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Connecticut $211,420
    Lincoln, NE $196,390
    Colorado $191,640
    Greeley, CO $190,230
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $184,690
    Colorado Springs, CO $184,690

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $180,940
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $79,240
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $62,690
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $64,430
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $119,690
    Judicial Law Clerks $65,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Denver, CO is $92.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Denver, CO is 23.6% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $165,120 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $184,180.