Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $117,960 -24.5% vs national
Median hourly $56.71
10th percentile $106,990
90th percentile —
Employed locally 60
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $106,990
    25th
    $106,990
    50th (median)
    $117,960
    75th
    $224,510

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 126% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 26% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $229,760
    Longview-Kelso, WA $224,040
    Hawaii $203,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $201,510
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $196,890
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $196,190

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $128,410
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $69,060
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $95,170
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $108,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Olympia, WA is $56.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $121.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Olympia, WA is 24.5% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $106,990 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,990.