Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Michigan
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Michigan earn a median of $51,210 a year, −67% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,210
- vs. U.S. median
- −67% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,720; the top 10% earn over $181,280. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Michigan
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Michigan?
The median is $51,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,720 and the top 10% earn over $181,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 41 (−67% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.