Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Orlando, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $176,450 +13% vs national
Median hourly $84.83
10th percentile $166,780
90th percentile $220,580
Employed locally 140
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $166,780
    25th
    $176,450
    50th (median)
    $176,450
    75th
    $220,580
    90th
    $220,580

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 233% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 133% 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
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $196,890
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $196,890
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $186,040
    Gainesville, FL $178,950
    Port St. Lucie, FL $175,430
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $175,020

    Related occupations in Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $54,060
    Lawyers $125,380
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $50,080
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $59,790
    Judicial Law Clerks $54,000
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $100,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Orlando, FL is $84.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $106.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Orlando, FL is 13% 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $166,780 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $176,450.