Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $196,890 +26% vs national
Median hourly $94.66
10th percentile $122,950
90th percentile $196,890
Employed locally 200
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $122,950
    25th
    $186,040
    50th (median)
    $196,890
    75th
    $196,890
    90th
    $196,890

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 276% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 176% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $196,890
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $186,040
    Gainesville, FL $178,950
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $176,450
    Port St. Lucie, FL $175,430
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $175,020

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$126,780
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$62,420
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$49,780
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$58,180
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$110,300
    Judicial Law Clerks$54,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Tampa, FL is $94.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Tampa, FL is 26% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $122,950 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $186,040.