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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $132,960 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $63.92
10th percentile $106,130
90th percentile $235,540
Employed locally 540
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $106,130
    25th
    $108,680
    50th (median)
    $132,960
    75th
    $176,850
    90th
    $235,540

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 118% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 18% 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 Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $162,680
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $84,950
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $82,050
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $69,600
    Judicial Law Clerks $80,260
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $128,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Seattle, WA is $63.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $119.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Seattle, WA is 14.9% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $106,130 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,680.