Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $69,960 -55.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.64
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $140,630
Employed locally 50
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $44,320
    50th (median)
    $69,960
    75th
    $97,880
    90th
    $140,630

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 111% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 11% 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
    North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $201,700
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $196,890
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $193,000
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $181,320
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $177,180
    Salem, OR $174,320

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $118,540
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $48,370
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $117,190
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $59,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Montgomery, AL is $33.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Montgomery, AL is 55.2% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,320.