Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $148,910 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $71.59
10th percentile $44,290
90th percentile $168,600
Employed locally 70
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,290
    25th
    $76,610
    50th (median)
    $148,910
    75th
    $163,160
    90th
    $168,600

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 218% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 118% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $173,920
    Kansas City, MO-KS $150,430
    Wichita, KS $148,910
    Jackson, MS $49,390

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$95,260
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$47,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Topeka, KS is $71.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Topeka, KS is 4.7% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $44,290 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,610.