Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $108,680 -30.4% vs national
Median hourly $52.25
10th percentile $105,800
90th percentile $218,870
Employed locally 60
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $105,800
    25th
    $108,680
    50th (median)
    $108,680
    75th
    $201,500
    90th
    $218,870

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 149% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 49% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $229,760
    Longview-Kelso, WA $224,040
    Hawaii $203,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $201,510
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $196,890
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $196,190

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $110,640
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $61,560
    Judicial Law Clerks $84,010
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $70,320
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $61,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Spokane, WA is $52.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Spokane, WA is 30.4% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $105,800 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,680.