Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,470 -70.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $45,470
90th percentile $165,950
Employed locally 70
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,470
    25th
    $45,470
    50th (median)
    $45,470
    75th
    $165,950
    90th
    $165,950

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $73,310
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $44,640
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $42,700
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $36,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Southeast Iowa is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Southeast Iowa is 70.9% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $45,470 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,470.