Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $161,470 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $77.63
10th percentile $68,370
90th percentile $165,110
Employed locally 30
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,370
    25th
    $123,570
    50th (median)
    $161,470
    75th
    $161,470
    90th
    $165,110

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$93,180
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$45,980
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$58,530
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$63,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Southwest Maine is $77.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Southwest Maine is 3.4% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $68,370 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,570.