Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Minnesota
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Minnesota earn a median of $190,110 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $190,110
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $117,520; the top 10% earn over $190,110. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Minnesota
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Minnesota?
The median is $190,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $117,520 and the top 10% earn over $190,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 41 (+23% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.