Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $52,170 -66.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.08
10th percentile $43,310
90th percentile $170,200
Employed locally 50
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,310
    25th
    $43,310
    50th (median)
    $52,170
    75th
    $140,480
    90th
    $170,200

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$47,710
    Lawyers$77,900
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$43,530
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$42,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Northwest Iowa is $25.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Northwest Iowa is 66.6% 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 Northwest Iowa?

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