Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Louisiana
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Louisiana earn a median of $83,040 a year, −46% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,040
- vs. U.S. median
- −46% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,660; the top 10% earn over $143,800. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$126,440 median in Louisiana
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$70,290 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Lawyers$104,100 median in Louisiana
- Labor Relations Specialists$78,110 median in Louisiana
- Compliance Managers$103,140 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$46,100 median in Louisiana
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Louisiana
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Louisiana?
The median is $83,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,660 and the top 10% earn over $143,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 41 (−46% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.