Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $104,000 -33.4% vs national
Median hourly $50.00
10th percentile $52,000
90th percentile $207,600
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,000
    25th
    $59,270
    50th (median)
    $104,000
    75th
    $186,840
    90th
    $207,600

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 123% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 23% 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
    Evansville, IN $177,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $174,100
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $163,190
    Nevada $118,690
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $108,920
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $108,680

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$132,860
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$58,990
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$50,010
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$93,600
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$86,780
    Judicial Law Clerks$68,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Richmond, VA is $50.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Richmond, VA is 33.4% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $52,000 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,270.