Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in District of Columbia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 1 metro areas • District of Columbia

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in District of Columbia earn a median salary of $163,190 per year on average across 1 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.5% vs the national median of $156,210.

$163,190 Avg median salary in District of Columbia
$163,190 Highest paying metro
$163,190 Lowest paying metro
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      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salaries by city in District of Columbia

      Metro areaMedian salary25th pct75th pctEmployed
      Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV$163,190$67,610$194,420

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