Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $156,800 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $75.39
10th percentile $63,040
90th percentile $218,740
Employed locally 100
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,040
    25th
    $99,450
    50th (median)
    $156,800
    75th
    $218,740
    90th
    $218,740

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 231% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 131% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $113,440
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $108,920
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $89,990

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $105,260
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $48,790
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $59,290
    Judicial Law Clerks $43,930
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $60,780
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $115,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Tucson, AZ is $75.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Tucson, AZ is 0.4% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $63,040 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,450.