Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Tennessee

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Tennessee

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Tennessee earn a median salary of $154,957 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.8% vs the national median of $156,210. An estimated 480 judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $102,040 to $218,190 depending on location.

$154,957 Avg median salary in Tennessee
$218,190 Highest paying metro
$102,040 Lowest paying metro
480 Employed in Tennessee

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      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salaries by city in Tennessee

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Nashville, TN $218,190 $178,730 $218,190 220
      North Central Tennessee $201,700 $143,430 $214,880 30
      Knoxville, TN $197,740 $103,000 $201,230 30
      Memphis, TN-MS-AR $106,070 $86,060 $131,010 130
      Kingsport, TN-VA $104,000 $61,460 $186,840 40
      Chattanooga, TN-GA $102,040 $77,770 $119,100 30

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