Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $177,180 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $85.18
10th percentile $51,060
90th percentile $197,870
Employed locally 210
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,060
    25th
    $141,740
    50th (median)
    $177,180
    75th
    $177,180
    90th
    $197,870

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 230% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 130% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $218,190
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $200,150
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $200,150
    Lincoln, NE $196,390
    Colorado Springs, CO $184,690
    Minnesota $182,790

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $135,660
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $57,910
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $63,440
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $45,840
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $135,660
    Judicial Law Clerks $51,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Indianapolis, IN is $85.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Indianapolis, IN is 13.4% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $51,060 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $141,740.