Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $113,440 -27.4% vs national
Median hourly $54.54
10th percentile $88,150
90th percentile $212,730
Employed locally 330
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,150
    25th
    $89,990
    50th (median)
    $113,440
    75th
    $189,990
    90th
    $212,730

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 134% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 34% 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
    Tucson, AZ $156,800
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $108,920
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $89,990

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $135,600
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $62,700
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $62,200
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $120,920
    Judicial Law Clerks $60,170
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $80,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Phoenix, AZ is $54.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Phoenix, AZ is 27.4% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $88,150 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,990.