Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $175,420 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $84.34
10th percentile $62,230
90th percentile $217,250
Employed locally 70
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,230
    25th
    $92,320
    50th (median)
    $175,420
    75th
    $175,420
    90th
    $217,250

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 255% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 155% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $196,190
    Syracuse, NY $178,590
    Binghamton, NY $171,820
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $170,530
    Rochester, NY $170,520
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $169,710

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $102,130
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $58,040
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $61,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Utica, NY is $84.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Utica, NY is 12.3% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $62,230 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,320.