Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $197,740 +26.6% vs national
Median hourly $95.07
10th percentile $82,700
90th percentile $211,890
Employed locally 30
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,700
    25th
    $103,000
    50th (median)
    $197,740
    75th
    $201,230
    90th
    $211,890

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 284% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 184% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $106,070
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $104,000
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $102,040

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $121,020
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $48,420
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $44,990
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $70,570
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $115,230
    Judicial Law Clerks $80,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Knoxville, TN is $95.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Knoxville, TN is 26.6% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $82,700 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,000.