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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $49,390 -68.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.74
10th percentile $31,050
90th percentile $173,790
Employed locally 60
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,050
    25th
    $42,080
    50th (median)
    $49,390
    75th
    $168,460
    90th
    $173,790

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 82% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 18% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $52,440

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $103,400
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $47,910
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $103,400
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $47,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Jackson, MS is $23.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Jackson, MS is 68.4% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $31,050 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,080.