Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $184,690 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $88.80
10th percentile $162,760
90th percentile $208,470
Employed locally 40
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $162,760
    25th
    $165,120
    50th (median)
    $184,690
    75th
    $193,000
    90th
    $208,470

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $153,130
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $68,990
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $64,870
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $71,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Northwest Colorado is $88.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Northwest Colorado is 18.2% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $162,760 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $165,120.