Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in New Jersey
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Jersey
$200,150
National Median
$156,210
Employment
990
Entry Level (10th)
$55,280
Top Earners (90th)
$221,840
How New Jersey Compares
New Jersey pays $43,940 more than the national median for judges, magistrate judges, and magistratess.
There are 0.233 judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates jobs per 1,000 workers in New Jersey (location quotient: 1.4).
Other States for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $221,710 | 600 |
| Connecticut | $211,420 | 200 |
| Hawaii | $203,290 | 120 |
| Nebraska | $196,390 | 160 |
| Arkansas | $192,910 | 220 |
| Colorado | $191,640 | 620 |
| New York | $189,890 | 2,460 |
| Minnesota | $182,790 | 470 |
| Maryland | $181,320 | 390 |
| Tennessee | $178,730 | 520 |
| Indiana | $177,180 | 720 |
| Oregon | $174,100 | 320 |
| Alaska | $168,880 | 140 |
| New Mexico | $164,340 | 240 |
| Maine | $156,770 | 80 |
| Missouri | $156,210 | 550 |
| Kansas | $148,910 | 420 |
| Vermont | $141,080 | 90 |
| Texas | $139,990 | 2,610 |
| Kentucky | $138,620 | 420 |