Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $100,380 -35.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.26
10th percentile $31,870
90th percentile $180,200
Employed locally 30
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,870
    25th
    $47,990
    50th (median)
    $100,380
    75th
    $175,040
    90th
    $180,200

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 162% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 62% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $123,120
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $123,050
    Canton-Massillon, OH $107,680
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $106,480
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $103,940
    Sandusky, OH $101,110

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $81,690
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $48,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Lima, OH is $48.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Lima, OH is 35.7% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $31,870 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,990.