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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

National Avg Annual Salary

$143,110

National Avg Hourly Wage

$68.80

National Total Employment

25,580

Top Metro Avg Salary

$260,930

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Highest Paying State

Hawaii leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $208,360.

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Largest State Market

Texas has one of the largest employment markets with 2,610 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Kennewick-Richland, WA shows an average annual salary of $260,930.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 1,390 jobs.

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Top States for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Hawaii HI $208,360 120 Open
Massachusetts MA $204,240 600 Open
Connecticut CT $196,380 200 Open
Nebraska NE $188,500 160 Open
Colorado CO $185,070 620 Open
Arkansas AR $181,800 220 Open
Maryland MD $178,510 390 Open
New York NY $175,220 2,460 Open
Oregon OR $167,830 320 Open
New Jersey NJ $166,650 990 Open

Top Metro Areas for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

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