Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $52,440 -66.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.21
10th percentile $32,990
90th percentile $155,300
Employed locally 30
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,990
    25th
    $43,780
    50th (median)
    $52,440
    75th
    $80,580
    90th
    $155,300

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $106,070
    Jackson, MS $49,390

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $88,700
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $36,340
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $41,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Gulfport, MS is $25.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Gulfport, MS is 66.4% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $32,990 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,780.