Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $48,930 -68.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.53
10th percentile $37,420
90th percentile $167,400
Employed locally 30
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,420
    25th
    $39,810
    50th (median)
    $48,930
    75th
    $59,370
    90th
    $167,400

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 86% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 14% 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
    North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $201,700
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $196,890
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $193,000
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $181,320
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $177,180
    Salem, OR $174,320

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $115,140
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $40,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Dothan, AL is $23.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Dothan, AL is 68.7% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $37,420 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,810.