Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $156,210 +0% vs national
Median hourly $75.10
10th percentile $82,650
90th percentile $180,020
Employed locally 40
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,650
    25th
    $156,210
    50th (median)
    $156,210
    75th
    $169,790
    90th
    $180,020

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 254% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 154% 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
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $200,150
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $181,320
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $175,020
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $172,190
    St. Louis, MO-IL $156,210
    Kansas City, MO-KS $150,430

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$97,710
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$48,120
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$48,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Springfield, MO is $75.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Springfield, MO is 0% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $82,650 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $156,210.