Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $181,170 +16% vs national
Median hourly $87.10
10th percentile $78,030
90th percentile $213,220
Employed locally 40
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,030
    25th
    $139,010
    50th (median)
    $181,170
    75th
    $205,940
    90th
    $213,220

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 245% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 145% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $193,000
    Jacksonville, FL $173,920
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $102,340

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$150,510
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$62,390
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$47,670
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$59,600
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$89,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Las Vegas, NV is $87.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $107.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Las Vegas, NV is 16% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $78,030 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $139,010.