Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $148,910 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $71.59
10th percentile $51,650
90th percentile $155,230
Employed locally 60
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,650
    25th
    $148,910
    50th (median)
    $148,910
    75th
    $148,910
    90th
    $155,230

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 216% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 116% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $173,920
    Kansas City, MO-KS $150,430
    Topeka, KS $148,910
    Jackson, MS $49,390

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $120,700
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $45,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Wichita, KS is $71.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Wichita, KS is 4.7% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $51,650 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $148,910.