Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,180 -71.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.72
10th percentile $43,310
90th percentile $158,040
Employed locally 30
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,310
    25th
    $43,310
    50th (median)
    $45,180
    75th
    $158,040
    90th
    $158,040

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $46,390
    Lawyers $95,020
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $35,900
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $42,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Northeast Iowa is $21.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Northeast Iowa is 71.1% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $43,310 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,310.