Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Ohio
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Ohio earn a median salary of $100,062 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -35.9% vs the national median of $156,210. An estimated 2,280 judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $87,030 to $123,120 depending on location.
$100,062
Avg median salary in Ohio
$123,120
Highest paying metro
$87,030
Lowest paying metro
2,280
Employed in Ohio
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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $123,120 | $78,910 | $152,990 | 350 |
| Dayton, OH | $123,050 | $88,710 | $169,400 | 180 |
| Canton, OH | $107,680 | $84,460 | $175,040 | 90 |
| Youngstown, OH | $106,480 | $49,840 | $165,410 | 130 |
| Sandusky, OH | $101,110 | $62,340 | $130,890 | 40 |
| Lima, OH | $100,380 | $47,990 | $175,040 | 30 |
| Columbus, OH | $99,110 | $50,070 | $150,440 | 290 |
| Akron, OH | $96,420 | $37,900 | $146,970 | 100 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $90,140 | $44,320 | $154,080 | 160 |
| Cleveland, OH | $89,630 | $29,150 | $146,970 | 530 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $89,630 | $42,670 | $151,060 | 150 |
| Eastern Ohio | $87,030 | $43,160 | $154,060 | 110 |
| Southern Ohio | $87,030 | $40,290 | $153,180 | 120 |