Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $200,150 +28.1% vs national
Median hourly $96.23
10th percentile $90,300
90th percentile $211,310
Employed locally 40
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,300
    25th
    $123,890
    50th (median)
    $200,150
    75th
    $200,150
    90th
    $211,310

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 208% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 108% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $200,150
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $196,190

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $130,330
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $75,380
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $85,020
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $54,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Trenton, NJ is $96.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Trenton, NJ is 28.1% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $90,300 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,890.