Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $201,510 +29% vs national
Median hourly $96.88
10th percentile $105,820
90th percentile —
Employed locally 30
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $105,820
    25th
    $105,820
    50th (median)
    $201,510

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 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
    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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $229,760
    Longview-Kelso, WA $224,040
    Hawaii $203,290
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $196,890
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $196,190
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $174,100

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$130,330
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$61,230
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$59,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Kennewick, WA is $96.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Kennewick, WA is 29% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $105,820 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,820.