Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $85,530 -45.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.12
10th percentile $51,910
90th percentile $174,730
Employed locally 40
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,910
    25th
    $51,910
    50th (median)
    $85,530
    75th
    $143,140
    90th
    $174,730

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 147% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 47% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $181,170
    Gainesville, FL $178,950
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $169,710
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $141,790
    Gainesville, GA $141,790
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $102,040

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $105,470
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $45,350
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $53,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Macon, GA is $41.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Macon, GA is 45.2% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $51,910 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,910.