Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $52,260 -66.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.12
10th percentile $45,670
90th percentile $151,050
Employed locally 170
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,670
    25th
    $48,710
    50th (median)
    $52,260
    75th
    $133,340
    90th
    $151,050

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 70% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 30% below 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $200,150
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $196,890
    Minnesota $182,790
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $182,790
    North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $156,210
    Missouri $156,210

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$128,060
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$64,490
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$47,720
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$65,850
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$131,290
    Judicial Law Clerks$59,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Detroit, MI is $25.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Detroit, MI is 66.5% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $45,670 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,710.