Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $119,300 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $57.36
10th percentile $101,470
90th percentile $225,680
Employed locally 90
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,470
    25th
    $108,680
    50th (median)
    $119,300
    75th
    $197,220
    90th
    $225,680

    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

    Related occupations in Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $126,700
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $62,120
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $47,260
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $60,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Western Washington is $57.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $114.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Western Washington is 23.6% below 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $101,470 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,680.