Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Alaska
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Alaska earn a median of $183,310 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $183,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,160; the top 10% earn over $221,220. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
States ranked near Alaska
Similar jobs in Alaska
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$76,430 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Lawyers$149,940 median in Alaska
- Labor Relations Specialists$77,870 median in Alaska
- Compliance Managers$127,950 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Social and Community Service Managers$98,370 median in Alaska
- Judicial Law Clerks$67,580 median in Alaska
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Alaska
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Alaska?
The median is $183,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,160 and the top 10% earn over $221,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 41 (+19% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.