Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $177,180 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $85.18
10th percentile $141,740
90th percentile $177,180
Employed locally 60
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $141,740
    25th
    $177,180
    50th (median)
    $177,180
    75th
    $177,180
    90th
    $177,180

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $125,290
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $48,550
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $55,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Southern Indiana is $85.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Southern Indiana is 13.4% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $141,740 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $177,180.