Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Colorado
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Colorado earn a median of $198,790 a year, +29% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $198,790
- vs. U.S. median
- +29% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $170,080; the top 10% earn over $219,580. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Colorado
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Colorado?
The median is $198,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $170,080 and the top 10% earn over $219,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 41 (+29% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.