Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Idaho
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Idaho earn a median of $172,920 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $172,920
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,180; the top 10% earn over $226,260. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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Similar jobs in Idaho
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$65,050 median in Idaho
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$75,450 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
- Lawyers$103,400 median in Idaho
- Labor Relations Specialists$93,110 median in Idaho
- Compliance Managers$131,550 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
- Social and Community Service Managers$79,120 median in Idaho
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Idaho
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Idaho?
The median is $172,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,180 and the top 10% earn over $226,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 41 (+12% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.