Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $184,690 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $88.80
10th percentile $157,500
90th percentile $193,000
Employed locally 40
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $157,500
    25th
    $175,800
    50th (median)
    $184,690
    75th
    $193,000
    90th
    $193,000

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$104,440
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$64,500
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$69,950
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$57,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Southwest Colorado is $88.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Southwest Colorado is 18.2% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $157,500 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $175,800.