Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $196,890 +26% vs national
Median hourly $94.66
10th percentile $177,150
90th percentile $196,890
Employed locally 360
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $177,150
    25th
    $186,040
    50th (median)
    $196,890
    75th
    $196,890
    90th
    $196,890

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 268% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 168% 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
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $196,890
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $186,040
    Gainesville, FL $178,950
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $176,450
    Port St. Lucie, FL $175,430
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $175,020

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$129,920
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$63,050
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$59,150
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$54,080
    Judicial Law Clerks$55,910
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$113,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Miami, FL is $94.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Miami, FL is 26% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $177,150 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $186,040.