Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $174,100 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $83.70
10th percentile $108,680
90th percentile $213,700
Employed locally 130
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $108,680
    25th
    $167,990
    50th (median)
    $174,100
    75th
    $174,100
    90th
    $213,700

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 184% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 84% 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
    Worcester, MA $221,710
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $218,190
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $217,760
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $211,420
    North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $201,700
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $196,890

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$161,420
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$74,470
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$77,240
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$70,080
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$122,350
    Judicial Law Clerks$55,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Portland, OR-WA is $83.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $110.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Portland, OR-WA is 11.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $108,680 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $167,990.