Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $217,760 +39.4% vs national
Median hourly $104.69
10th percentile $115,070
90th percentile $226,460
Employed locally 100
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $115,070
    25th
    $115,070
    50th (median)
    $217,760
    75th
    $217,760
    90th
    $226,460

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 235% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 135% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $221,710
    Worcester, MA $221,710
    Massachusetts $221,710
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $218,190

    Nearby metros — Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $211,420
    Connecticut $211,420
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $168,530

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$155,470
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$64,010
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$93,650
    Judicial Law Clerks$102,710
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$71,250
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$105,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Hartford, CT is $104.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $108.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Hartford, CT is 39.4% above 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $115,070 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $115,070.