Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $141,790 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $68.17
10th percentile $40,460
90th percentile $195,970
Employed locally 30
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,460
    25th
    $66,490
    50th (median)
    $141,790
    75th
    $178,500
    90th
    $195,970

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 183% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 83% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $181,170
    Gainesville, FL $178,950
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $169,710
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $141,790
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $102,040
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $85,530

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$47,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Gainesville, GA is $68.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Gainesville, GA is 9.2% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $40,460 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,490.