Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Maryland
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Maryland earn a median of $172,190 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $172,190
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,210; the top 10% earn over $204,420. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$133,460 median in Maryland
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$84,720 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Lawyers$139,110 median in Maryland
- Labor Relations Specialists$94,030 median in Maryland
- Compliance Managers$159,040 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$58,890 median in Maryland
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Maryland
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Maryland?
The median is $172,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,210 and the top 10% earn over $204,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 41 (+12% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.