Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
SOC code 23-1023 · Legal Occupations
National employment
24,030
Mean annual wage
$143,830
Mean hourly wage
$69.15
Median annual wage
$153,990
Median hourly wage
$74.03
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,950 | $22.57 |
| 25th percentile | $85,710 | $41.21 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $153,990 | $74.03 |
| 75th percentile | $194,950 | $93.73 |
| 90th percentile | $221,710 | $106.59 |
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Similar-paying occupations in Legal Occupations
- Lawyers 23-1011$159,670/yr
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 23-1021$117,860/yr
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 23-1022$75,530/yr
- Legal Support Workers, All Other 23-2099$72,110/yr
- Judicial Law Clerks 23-1012$64,920/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.