Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in South Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $191,090 +22.3% vs national
Median hourly $91.87
10th percentile $191,090
90th percentile $196,390
Employed locally 30
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $191,090
    25th
    $191,090
    50th (median)
    $191,090
    75th
    $196,390
    90th
    $196,390

    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

    Related occupations in South Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $65,150
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $46,060
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $46,000
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $70,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in South Nebraska is $91.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in South Nebraska is 22.3% 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 South Nebraska?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $191,090 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $191,090.