Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Washington
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Washington earn a median salary of $143,589 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.1% vs the national median of $156,210. An estimated 910 judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $108,680 to $224,040 depending on location.
$143,589
Avg median salary in Washington
$224,040
Highest paying metro
$108,680
Lowest paying metro
910
Employed in Washington
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inJudges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview, WA | $224,040 | $151,590 | $224,040 | 40 |
| Kennewick, WA | $201,510 | $105,820 | — | 30 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $163,190 | $67,610 | $194,420 | — |
| Seattle, WA | $132,960 | $108,680 | $176,850 | 540 |
| Western Washington | $119,300 | $108,680 | $197,220 | 90 |
| Olympia, WA | $117,960 | $106,990 | $224,510 | 60 |
| Bremerton, WA | $114,400 | $114,120 | $213,880 | 30 |
| Eastern Washington | $110,260 | $108,680 | $200,270 | 60 |
| Spokane, WA | $108,680 | $108,680 | $201,500 | 60 |