Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $109,450 -29.9% vs national
Median hourly $52.62
10th percentile $38,150
90th percentile —
Employed locally 40
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,150
    25th
    $60,270
    50th (median)
    $109,450
    75th
    $132,020

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 176% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 76% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $201,510
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $200,150
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $200,150
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $196,890
    Maryland $181,320
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $181,170

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $131,220
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $46,680
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $51,690
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $49,650
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $124,090
    Judicial Law Clerks $71,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in New Orleans, LA is $52.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in New Orleans, LA is 29.9% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $38,150 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,270.