Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Virginia
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Virginia earn a median salary of $81,582 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -47.8% vs the national median of $156,210. An estimated 820 judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $62,560 to $104,000 depending on location.
$81,582
Avg median salary in Virginia
$104,000
Highest paying metro
$62,560
Lowest paying metro
820
Employed in Virginia
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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $104,000 | $60,920 | $186,840 | 30 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $104,000 | $58,000 | $186,840 | 40 |
| Northwest Virginia | $104,000 | $60,370 | $186,840 | 40 |
| Richmond, VA | $104,000 | $59,270 | $186,840 | — |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $104,000 | $59,270 | $186,840 | — |
| Northern West Virginia | $63,240 | $63,240 | $103,940 | 90 |
| Southern West Virginia | $63,240 | $63,240 | $138,590 | 60 |
| West Virginia | $63,240 | $63,240 | $138,590 | 350 |
| Roanoke, VA | $62,560 | $57,820 | $186,840 | 60 |
| Southside Virginia | $62,560 | $60,370 | $186,840 | 60 |
| Southwest Virginia | $62,560 | $59,270 | $186,840 | 90 |