Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Massachusetts
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Massachusetts earn a median of $221,710 a year, +44% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $221,710
- vs. U.S. median
- +44% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $155,450; the top 10% earn over $221,710. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Massachusetts
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Massachusetts?
The median is $221,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $155,450 and the top 10% earn over $221,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 41 (+44% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.